lakas ng loob
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.