Kapaniwalaan (en. Belief)

/kapaˈniwalaan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A state or condition of trust or belief in something or an idea.
His belief in spirits is profound.
Ang kanyang kapaniwalaan sa mga espiritu ay malalim.
Trust in a person or thing accompanied by hope or faith.
People have belief in his abilities.
Mayroong kapaniwalaan ang mga tao sa kanyang kakayahan.
A term for anything that is believed or recognized as true.
The beliefs of the community vary.
Ang mga kapaniwalaan ng komunidad ay nag-iiba-iba.

Etymology

from the root word 'paniwala' and the suffix '-an' which indicates a state or condition

Common Phrases and Expressions

this is believable
Something that can be believed or considered true.
kapaniwalaan na ito
unbelievable
A situation or thing that is not true or unbelievable.
walang kapaniwalaan

Related Words

belief
An idea or concept accepted as true.
paniwala
believer
A person who has a strong faith or belief in something.
mananampalataya

Slang Meanings

belief or trust that is not true
For example, there are so many beliefs that are not true on the internet.
Kunsabagay, ang daming kapaniwalaan na hindi totoo sa internet.
folklore stories that go beyond the truth
What they're saying about having a ghost in that house is just something people believe.
Yung sinasabi nilang may multo sa bahay na yun, kapaniwalaan lang yun ng mga tao.