Mapagtiwala (en. Trusting)

/ma.pag.ti.wa.la/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Able to give trust or confidence to others.
He is a trusting friend who is always there for me.
Siya ay isang mapagtiwala na kaibigan na laging nandiyan para sa akin.
Possesses the characteristic of trust.
A trusting person often builds strong relationships.
Ang mapagtiwala na tao ay madalas na nakakapagbuo ng matibay na relasyon.
Shows a positive outlook towards others.
We need a trusting leader during times of crisis.
Kailangan natin ng mapagtiwala na lider sa panahon ng krisis.

Etymology

From the word 'tiwala' meaning to have confidence.

Common Phrases and Expressions

trusting of oneself
Confident in one's own abilities.
mapagtiwala sa sarili
trusting of others
Believing in the abilities or intentions of others.
mapagtiwala sa ibang tao

Related Words

trust
Confidence in one's own or another's abilities.
tiwala
confidence
Expression of trust in oneself or in others.
kumpiyansa

Slang Meanings

totally trusting
My best friend is super trusting of everyone.
Yung best friend ko, sobrang mapagtiwala sa lahat ng tao.
gullible
Sometimes my sister is way too trusting, so it's easy to fool her.
Minsan kasi yung kapatid ko, masyadong mapagtiwala, kaya madali siyang maloko.
naive
That's why I can't help but be naive with people.
Kaya nga, hindi ko maiiwasan na maging mapagtiwala sa mga tao, eh.