Kababaangloob (en. Humility)
ka-ba-baang-lo-ob
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
The quality of being humble or not arrogant.
His humility is evident in his interactions with others.
Ang kanyang kababaangloob ay nakikita sa kanyang mga pakikitungo sa ibang tao.
A good trait that shows appreciation for others.
Because of her humility, many admire her.
Dahil sa kanyang kababaangloob, marami ang humahanga sa kanya.
Recognition of others' higher knowledge or abilities.
Humility opens the door to new knowledge.
Ang kababaangloob ay nagbubukas ng pinto para sa mga bagong kaalaman.
Etymology
Combination of 'baba' and 'loob', describing the quality of humility.
Common Phrases and Expressions
humble heart
A heart full of humility.
mapagpakumbabang puso
humility of a person
The quality of being humble of an individual.
kababaang-loob ng isang tao
Related Words
humbling
The process of being humbled or admitting weaknesses.
pagpapakumbaba
respect
Respecting others and valuing their abilities.
paggalang
Slang Meanings
a kind person
My friend is so humble, even though he's the smartest in the group, he doesn't brag.
Sobrang kababaang-loob ng kaibigan ko, kahit na siya ang pinakamatalino sa grupo, hindi siya nagmamalaki.
just simple
He rarely brags; he's really down-to-earth.
Bihira lang magyabang siya, talagang kababaang-loob siya.
not arrogant
The humility of the people here is impressive; no one boasts about their achievements.
Ang kababaang-loob ng mga tao dito, walang nagmamalaki sa kanilang mga tagumpay.