Kaloob (en. Gift)

ka-lo-ob

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing given to another as a sign of love or recognition.
His gift was wholeheartedly accepted by those in need.
Ang kanyang kaloob ay tinanggap ng buong puso ng mga nangangailangan.
A sacrifice or offering made to a person or to God.
The people brought their offerings to the church.
Ang mga tao ay nagdala ng kanilang mga kaloob sa simbahan.
Giving something with no expectation of return.
A true gift happens when there is no expectation of return.
Ang tunay na kaloob ay nangyayari kapag walang hinihintay na kapalit.

Etymology

Mula sa ugat na salita na 'loob' na nangangahulugang 'loob' o 'panloob'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

gift of life
A life considered a gift from God.
kaloob ng buhay
gift of love
An offering that comes from the heart.
kaloob ng pagmamahal

Related Words

gift
An item given to a person as a decoration or present.
regalo

Slang Meanings

offering
The gift he gave me feels like a blessing from heaven.
Yung regalo niya sa akin, parang kaloob mula sa langit.
sacrifice
My parents made a lot of sacrifices for my education.
Maraming kaloob ang ginawa ng mga magulang ko para sa edukasyon ko.
fruit of love
Your support is a gift of love to me.
Yang suporta mo ay kaloob ng pagmamahal sa akin.