From root: sampalataya
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nanampalataya
na-nam-pa-la-TA-ya
had faith
Present (Incomplete)
nananampalataya
na-na-nam-pa-la-TA-ya
is having faith
Future (Contemplated)
mananampalataya
ma-na-nam-pa-la-TA-ya
will have faith
Usage Note
Manampalataya is used primarily in religious or spiritual contexts to express a deep, unwavering belief or faith in a deity or higher power. It is much more formal and serious than 'maniwala' (to believe), which is used for everyday trust or acceptance of facts.
Examples
" Huwag kang magdiyos ng tao. "
Natural Translation
Don't treat a person like a god.
Literal Translation
Don't you treat-as-god of person.
" Kailangan tayong manampalataya sa Diyos. "
Natural Translation
We need to have faith in God.
Literal Translation
We must have faith in God.
" Mapanganib magdiyos ng yaman dahil makakalimutan mo ang mga bagay na talagang mahalaga sa buhay. "
Natural Translation
It is dangerous to treat wealth like a god because you will forget the things that truly matter in life.
Literal Translation
Dangerous treat-as-god of wealth because forget you the things that truly important in life.
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