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utang na loob

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  1. Utang na loob

    Utang na loob (Visayan: utang kabubut-un) is a Filipino cultural trait which, when translated literally, means "a debt of one's inner self (loob)." It is also often translated as a "debt of gratitude."In the study of Filipino psychology, utang na loob is considered an important "accommodative surface value", along with hiya (propriety/dignity) and pakikisama (companionship/esteem). It is one of the values by which Filipinos accommodate the demands of the world around them as opposed to its counterpart grouping, referred to as the "confrontative surface values", which include values such as lakas ng loob and pakikibaka.The essence of utang na loob is an obligation to appropriately repay a person who has done one a favor. The favors which elicit the Filipino's sense of utang na loob are typically those whose value is impossible to quantify, or, if there is a quantifiable value involved, involves a deeply personal internal dimension. This internal dimension, loob, differentiates utang na loob from an ordinary utang (debt); being an internal phenomenon, utang na loob thus goes much deeper than ordinary debt or even the western concept of owing a favor. Filipino psychology explains that this is a reflection of the kapwa orientation of shared personhood or shared self, which is at the core of the Filipino values system.

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  1. utang na loob

    Utang na loob is a Filipino term that roughly translates to "debt of gratitude" or "sense of indebtedness." It is a concept deeply rooted in Filipino culture emphasizing the recognition and repayment of favors or kindnesses received from others. Utang na loob implies not just repaying the favor but also fostering a deep sense of appreciation and loyalty towards the person who extended help or showed kindness. It highlights the importance of maintaining harmonious relationships and upholding social obligations within the community.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of utang na loob in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of utang na loob in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5


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