ubod
ubód with stress marks
palm tree heart; core; extremely
Usage Note
Ubod in its literal sense refers to the tender inner core of a palm or banana plant, eaten as a vegetable. Figuratively, ubod functions as an intensifier meaning extremely or to the core, making it one of the more versatile native roots in everyday Tagalog.
Examples
" Ubod ng bait ang lola ko. "
Natural Translation
My grandmother is extremely kind.
Literal Translation
Extremely of kindness the grandmother my.
" Ubod ng tigas ng kanyang ulo. "
Natural Translation
He/She is extremely hardheaded.
Literal Translation
Extremely of-the hardness of his/her head.
" Bagaman ubod ng hirap ang kanilang buhay, hindi sila tumigil sa pangangarap para sa magandang kinabukasan. "
Natural Translation
Even though their life was extremely hard, they never stopped dreaming of a better future.
Literal Translation
Although extremely of hardship the their life, not they stopped in dreaming for of beautiful future.
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