Iwala (en. To trust)

/iˈwala/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To act with trust or faith in a person or thing.
You should trust him with your secrets.
Dapat ay iwala mo sa kanya ang iyong mga lihim.
Recognizing the abilities or intentions of others.
Trust your abilities in her decisions.
Iwala ang iyong mga kakayahan sa kanyang mga desisyon.

Etymology

Originates from the root word 'wala' with the prefix 'i-'

Common Phrases and Expressions

trust yourself
Believe in one's own abilities or decisions.
iwala ang sarili
trust in God
Have faith in God during life's trials.
iwala sa Diyos

Related Words

trust
The state of having confidence in a person or thing.
tiwala
faith
The belief without evidence linking to something.
pananampalataya

Slang Meanings

It's like 'Yolo (You Only Live Once)'
It's just like 'iwala', so let's go on an adventure!
Parang iwala lang, kaya't go na sa adventure!
Just let it go
Just let that go, it's not worth the stress!
Iwala mo na lang yan, hindi worth it ang stress!
Just chill
Don't overthink, just let it go, just chill!
Wag kang mag-overthink, iwala lang, chill lang!