Gantingloob (en. Soul repayment)
/ɡantɪŋlo.ob/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The compensation or reward for an action or wrongdoing.
The soul repayment is part of the tradition that connects us to our ancestors.
Ang gantingloob ay bahagi ng tradisyon na nag-uugnay sa ating mga ninuno.
Providing justice or correction to something that occurred.
His soul repayment led to the development of their community.
Ang kanyang gantingloob ay nagbigay-daan sa pag-unlad ng kanilang komunidad.
Etymology
from the words 'ganti' and 'loob'
Common Phrases and Expressions
soul payment
A concept of repaying a debt of gratitude or responding to a kindness done.
ganting loob
Related Words
debt of gratitude
An effort to repay the goodness received from another person.
utang na loob
Slang Meanings
retaliation or confrontation
Enough with the retaliation, we just need to make peace.
Tama na ang gantingloob, kailangan na lang natin magkaayos.
rebel
Because of his retaliatory nature, there's always trouble.
Dahil sa gantingloob niyang ugali, palaging may problema.
getting back at someone
He's just retaliating, he'll revert back to how he was.
Gantingloob lang ang ginagawa niya, nagbabalik din siya sa dati.