Kaututangdila (en. Debt of the tongue)

kau-tu-tang-di-la

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A condition of having a debt of gratitude or obligation to someone, especially in political or social matters.

The debt of the tongue does not only mean a debt of gratitude but also the obligation to help each other in times of need.

Ang kaututangdila ay hindi lamang nangangahulugang utang na loob, kundi pati na rin ang obligasyon ng tulungan ang isa't isa sa mga pagkakataon.

Recognition of a debt of gratitude to a friend or acquaintance who provides help or support.

In our culture, the debt of the tongue is important because it strengthens our relationships.

Sa ating kultura, ang kaututangdila ay mahalaga dahil ito ay nagpapatibay ng ating mga relasyon.

A form of obligation that connects people in a community.

The people in the village help each other because of the debt of the tongue that strengthens their bond.

Ang mga tao sa baryo ay nagtutulungan dahil sa kaututangdila na nagpapalakas ng kanilang samahan.

originating from the words 'ka', 'debt', and 'tongue'

Has a debt of gratitude

Indicates that there is obligation or debt of gratitude to someone.

May utang na loob

debt

An obligation of one person to another to return something given or provided.

utang

heart

The inner self or feelings of a person; the capacity to feel gratitude.

loob

Mistress or side chick

Who’s that introducing themselves as your close friend? Seems like a mistress.

Sino ba yung nagpapakilala na kaututangdila mo? Parang kabit ah.

Someone who owes you a favor

Is he the one who owes you for getting him through school?

Siya na ba yung kaututangdila na ikaw ang nagpaaral?

A friend who always asks for favors

He’s always the one asking for favors, just lend me some money.

Siya lagi na lang kaututangdila, pakibigyan mo na lang ako ng pera.