From root: tiwala
Usage Note
Katiwala refers to a person entrusted with the management of a property or business. He is the reliable katiwala of the farm.
Examples
" Si Mang Tonyo ang katiwala. "
Natural Translation
Mang Tonyo is the caretaker.
Literal Translation
Name- Mang Tonyo the caretaker.
" Siya ang katiwala sa aming bukid. "
Natural Translation
He/She is the caretaker of our farm.
Literal Translation
He/She the caretaker in our farm.
" Mapalad ang may-ari dahil tapat at masipag ang katiwalang nangangasiwa sa kanyang malawak na lupain. "
Natural Translation
The owner is fortunate because the steward managing his vast land is honest and hardworking.
Literal Translation
Fortunate the owner because honest and hardworking the steward managing in his vast land.
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