Katiwala (en. Trustee)
/ka-ti-wa-la/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person appointed to manage or oversee the property or affairs of others.
The trustee has the responsibility to manage the lands of his employer.
Ang katiwala ay may responsibilidad na pangalagaan ang mga lupa ng kanyang amo.
A person who has the faith or trust of other people.
The fund trustee must be trustworthy.
Ang katiwala ng pondo ay kinakailangang maging mapagkakatiwalaan.
A trustee in a religious context, responsible for managing the activities of the church.
The church trustee manages the donations.
Ang katiwala ng simbahan ay namamahala sa mga donasyon.
Etymology
derived from the word 'tiwala' meaning 'trust'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
trustee of wealth
A trustee who manages the wealth or property of others.
katiwala ng yaman
Related Words
trust
The confidence in the ability or integrity of someone.
tiwala
to take care of
The action of caring for or managing something.
pangalagaan
Slang Meanings
A worker on duty, often with authority.
Then let's make him the overseer of our project, he knows that.
Eh di siya na lang katiwala sa project natin, alam niya na yan.
Second hand or backup in something.
I need an overseer to make sure my setup for the meeting is okay.
Kailangan ko ng katiwala para makasiguradong maayos ang banig ko sa meeting.
A friend who can be relied on for things.
He's my confidant for secrets, and he doesn't spill.
Siya ang katiwala ko sa mga sikreto, at hindi siya nagsasalita.