EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
EXPLORE FILIPINO WORDS IN DEPTH
goodness, benefit, virtue...
profanity; vituperation; tirade of curses...
a gulp; a swig (of a drink)...
Pang-uri
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/ka-bu-TI-han/
FIL: Ang kalagayan o katangian ng pagiging mabuti; ang paggawa ng mabuti sa kapwa; benepisyo o kapakinabangan.
EN: goodness, benefit, virtue
This is the general 'goodness' that your lola hopes you have. It's the opposite of kasamaan. It's the reason you give up your seat on the MRT, help an old lady cross the street, or share your chichirya with your friends. It’s the positive karma points you rack up.
From ka- + buti + -han.
Often used in a general sense to refer to moral goodness or a positive outcome.
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🇵🇭 Ang kabutihan ng kanyang puso ay hindi matatawaran.
🇺🇸 The goodness of his/her heart is immeasurable.
🇵🇭 Walang naidulot na kabutihan ang kanyang desisyon.
🇺🇸 His/her decision brought no benefit.
Pang-uri
Tumutukoy sa isang tao na walang anumang ugnayang pampamilya o relasyon sa dugo sa isa pang tao.