lakas ng loob
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Tagalog[edit]
Etymology[edit]
Literally, “strength of one's insides”, or more loosely translated as “inner strength”.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
lakás ng loób (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜂᜊ᜔)
- (idiomatic) courage; bravado
- Synonym: tapang
- Antonyms: hina ng loob, kaduwagan
- Kasabwat ng kanyang walang humpay na lakas ng loob, isinaksak niya ang manlulupig sa dibdib.
- Alongside his unwavering courage, he stabbed the conquistador in his heart.
- Ang lakas ng loob mong sigawan ang nanay mo; bigyan mo naman ng respeto.
- You sure have the guts to shout back to your mother; show her some respect.