kapani-paniwala
believable or credible
From root: tiwala
Usage Note
Kapani-paniwala is used to describe a story, excuse, or piece of evidence that seems true. Hindi kapani-paniwala ang kanyang kuwento means his story is not believable.
Examples
" Kapani-paniwala ang dahilan niya. "
Natural Translation
His reason is believable.
Literal Translation
Believable the reason his.
" Hindi kapani-paniwala ang balita. "
Natural Translation
The news is not credible.
Literal Translation
Not believable the news.
" Hindi kapani-paniwala ang kanyang paliwanag dahil nagbago-bago ang kuwento niya sa bawat tanong. "
Natural Translation
His explanation is not believable because his story kept changing with every question.
Literal Translation
Not believable the his explanation because kept-changing the story his at every question.
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