Utangnaloob (en. Debt of gratitude)
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Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A moral obligation to repay someone who has done good or helped.
I have a debt of gratitude to him for all his help in my studies.
May utangnaloob ako sa kanya dahil sa lahat ng kanyang tulong sa aking pag-aaral.
Common Phrases and Expressions
I owe you a debt of gratitude.
I have a moral obligation to repay you.
May utangnaloob ako sa iyo.
Related Words
goodness
Things that are positive or of good will.
kabutihan
help
The action of giving aid or support to another.
pagtulong
Slang Meanings
debt of gratitude
Mark treats those who helped him in his business as a debt of gratitude.
Yung si Mark, utang na loob ang turing sa mga tumulong sa kanya sa negosyo.
excessive debt of gratitude
Wait, this seems like an excessive debt of gratitude to him.
Teka, parang sobrang utang na loob na 'to sa kanya ah.
felt pity
He felt pity for me, so I owe him a debt of gratitude.
Naawa siya sa akin, kaya utang na loob ko na siya.
loyal friend
He is truly a loyal friend, I owe him a debt of gratitude for everything he's done for me.
Siya talaga yung loyal na kaibigan, utang na loob sa lahat ng ginawa niya para sakin.