Kalooban (en. Will)

ka-lo-o-ban

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
The will refers to the inside of a person, his feelings or desires.
His will is filled with hope.
Ang kanyang kalooban ay puno ng pag-asa.
Will as an act of decision-making or choosing things.
It is in his will to decide to leave.
Nasa kanyang kalooban ang desisyon na umalis.
Will as an expression of a person's inside or desire.
He expressed his will regarding the project.
Ipinahayag niya ang kanyang kalooban tungkol sa proyekto.

Etymology

root word: loob

Common Phrases and Expressions

according to the will
according to the desire or wish of a person
ayon sa kalooban
light-hearted
when a person is happy or content
maluwag ang kalooban

Related Words

inside
Refers to the feelings or emotions of a person.
loob

Slang Meanings

inner self or true feelings
I hope you know my true feelings.
Sana malaman mo ang tunay na kalooban ko.
personal desires or wishes
As long as I get what I want, I'm okay.
Basta't makuha ko ang kalooban ko, okay na ako.
gut feeling
I felt uneasy, so I trust my gut feeling.
Naging masama ang pakiramdam ko, kaya't pinagkakatiwalaan ko ang aking kalooban.
intention
He has no bad intentions, that's why he tried to forgive.
Waláng masama sa kanyang kalooban, kaya’t sinubukan niyang magpatawad.