katibayan
evidence; proof; certificate
From root: tibay
Usage Note
Katibayan refers to any proof or documentation that validates a claim. It is often used in legal contexts or to refer to a certificate of participation.
Examples
" Nasaan ang katibayan mo? "
Natural Translation
Where is your proof?
Literal Translation
Where the proof your?
" Ipakita mo ang katibayan ng iyong pagbabayad. "
Natural Translation
Show the proof of your payment.
Literal Translation
Show you the proof of your paying.
" Walang katibayan na maipakita ang nagrereklamo, kaya hindi natuloy ang kaso sa korte. "
Natural Translation
The complainant had no proof to present, so the case did not proceed in court.
Literal Translation
None proof that can-show the complaining-one, so not continued the case in court.
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