taliwas
taliwás with stress marks
contrary; opposed to; deviating from
Usage Note
Taliwas is used to describe something that goes against expectations, rules, or intentions. It is common in formal writing and speech to indicate contradiction or divergence, similar to 'contrary to' in English. It can also describe a path that veers off course.
Examples
" Taliwas ito sa utos. "
Natural Translation
This is contrary to the order.
Literal Translation
Contrary this to order.
" Ang ginawa niya ay taliwas sa batas. "
Natural Translation
What he/she did is contrary to the law.
Literal Translation
The did he/she is contrary to law.
" Taliwas sa inaasahan ng marami, nanatiling kalmado ang lider kahit malaki na ang presyon sa kanyang mga balikat. "
Natural Translation
Contrary to what many expected, the leader stayed calm even though the pressure on his shoulders was great.
Literal Translation
Contrary to expected of many, remained calm the leader even big already the pressure on his shoulders.
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