tiwali
tiwálì with stress marks
incorrect; abnormal; corruption
Usage Note
Tiwali covers a range of meanings from simple incorrectness to moral corruption. In political discourse, 'tiwaling opisyal' (corrupt official) is common. It also describes something structurally wrong or abnormal, such as a misaligned bone or a distorted system.
Examples
" Tiwali ang opisyal na iyon. "
Natural Translation
That official is corrupt.
Literal Translation
Corrupt the official that.
" Isang tiwali ang ginawa ng opisyal. "
Natural Translation
The official did a corrupt act.
Literal Translation
A corrupt the did of official.
" Marami ang nagagalit dahil patuloy na lumalala ang tiwali sa pamahalaan sa kabila ng mga pangako. "
Natural Translation
Many are angry because the corruption in government keeps worsening despite the promises.
Literal Translation
Many the getting-angry because continuous worsening the corruption in government in-spite-of the promises.
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