From root: tiwala
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naniwala
na-ni-WA-la
believed
Present (Incomplete)
naniniwala
na-ni-ni-WA-la
believing
Future (Contemplated)
maniniwala
ma-ni-ni-WA-la
will believe
Usage Note
Maniwala is used to express belief in a person, a statement, or a religious faith, typically followed by 'sa' to denote the object of belief. It is frequently used in daily life when validating the truth of someone's words or demonstrating trust.
Examples
" Hindi ako naniniwala. "
Natural Translation
I don't believe it.
Literal Translation
Not I believing.
" Mahirap maniwala sa mga sabi-sabi. "
Natural Translation
It is hard to believe in rumors.
Literal Translation
Hard believe at rumors.
" Mahirap maniwala sa pangako ng isang tao na paulit-ulit nang sumira sa kanyang salita. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to believe the promise of someone who has repeatedly broken their word.
Literal Translation
Hard believe at promise of one person that repeatedly already broke at his word.
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