loob
The Tagalog word for inside is loob.
loob refers to the interior of a space or being closest to a center. Beyond physical locations, it is also used metaphorically to describe a person's inner self, character or true intentions.
Meaning: within the interior of, closest to the center or to a specific point of reference (prep)
Which one should you use?
loob is the direct antonym of labas, which means outside.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using loob as a preposition to mean 'inside' or 'within', it is almost always preceded by the marker sa (forming sa loob). To specify what something is inside of, use the construction sa loob ng followed by the noun.
Did you know?
- The word loob is the root of the phrase utang na loob, which describes a 'debt of gratitude' or a lifelong obligation to someone who helped you in a time of need.
- A person who is 'stubborn' or 'determined' might be described as matigas ang loob, which translates to 'having a hard inside'.
- The word loob is part of a deep linguistic family, shared with languages like Ilocano and Cebuano, which all trace back to the Proto-Philippine word for an 'estuary' or 'inside area'.
Examples in context
- Bumalik ka sa loob.Get back inside.This sentence uses loob to give a command to return to the interior.Tatoeba #5361323 by kanlaon, translation #2245503 by CK
- Manatili ka sa loob.Stay inside.This sentence uses loob to advise staying within a space.Tatoeba #4560377 by kanlaon, translation #3184869 by CK
- Papasok ako sa loob.I'm coming inside.This sentence uses loob to express the action of entering the interior.Tatoeba #11630696 by qwertzu, translation #11630682 by CK
- Itapon mo ang basura sa loob ng kotse.Throw the trash inside the car.
- 34 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Christina and Ricardo are standing outside a house in the rain.
- ChristinaPumunta na tayo sa loob.Let's go inside now.
- RicardoSige, basa na ang damit ko.Okay, my clothes are already wet.
- ChristinaMagpapahinga muna tayo sa loob.We will rest inside for a while.
- RicardoSalamat, Christina.Thanks, Christina.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries loob, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
