From root: tiwala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
itiniwala
i-ti-ni-WA-la
entrusted
Present (Incomplete)
itinitiwala
i-ti-ni-ti-WA-la
is entrusting
Future (Contemplated)
ititiwala
i-ti-ti-WA-la
will entrust
Usage Note
Itiwala is used when an object or abstract concept, such as a responsibility or one's fate, is being entrusted to another person. It carries a formal and serious tone, often appearing in religious contexts or formal agreements.
Examples
" Itiwala mo iyon sa akin. "
Natural Translation
Entrust that to me.
Literal Translation
Entrust you that to me.
" Kailangan mong itiwala ang susi kay Nanay. "
Natural Translation
You need to entrust the key to Mom.
Literal Translation
Need you entrust the key to name-, Mom.
" Bago siya umalis, itiniwala niya ang kanyang mga anak sa kanyang matalik na kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Before he left, he entrusted his children to his closest friend.
Literal Translation
Before he leave, entrusted he the his children to his close friend.
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