From root: tiwala
Usage Note
Pagtitiwala focuses on the ongoing state or process of placing faith in someone. Mahalaga ang pagtitiwala sa isang relasyon means trust is important in a relationship.
Examples
" Mahalaga ang pagtitiwala sa kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Trust in a friend is important.
Literal Translation
Important the act-of-trusting in friend.
" Salamat sa iyong pagtitiwala. "
Natural Translation
Thank you for your trust.
Literal Translation
Thanks to your act-of-trusting.
" Mahirap ibalik ang pagtitiwala kapag minsan mo nang nasira ito, lalo na sa isang taong matagal mo nang kakilala. "
Natural Translation
It's hard to restore trust once you've broken it, especially with someone you've known for a long time.
Literal Translation
Hard to return the act-of-trusting when once you have broken it, especially to a person long-time you already acquaintance.
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