lakas ng loob

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Tagalog

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Etymology

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Literally, strength of one's insides, or more loosely translated as inner strength.

Pronunciation

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  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /laˌkas naŋ loˈʔob/ [lɐˌxas n̪ɐn̪ loˈʔob̚]
  • Rhymes: -ob
  • Syllabification: la‧kas ng lo‧ob

Noun

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lakás ng loób (Baybayin spelling ᜎᜃᜐ᜔ ᜈᜅ᜔ ᜎᜓᜂᜊ᜔)

  1. (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.

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See also

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