Pananayat (en. Trust)
/pa-na-na-yat/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A state of trust or faith in a person or thing.
His trust in himself gave him the strength.
Ang kanyang pananayat sa sarili ay nagbigay sa kanya ng lakas ng loob.
Belief that something can be achieved or is true despite obstacles.
She has faith that she can overcome this challenge.
May pananayat siya na makakaya niya ang hamon na ito.
Trust that good things will happen in the future.
The people's faith in change serves as inspiration for all.
Ang pananayat ng mga tao sa pagbabago ay nagsisilbing inspirasyon sa lahat.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'pananaya' which means trust or faith.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Faith in God
Trust or belief in God.
Pananayat sa Diyos
No trust
Lack of trust or faith.
Walang pananayat
Related Words
faith
A deep trust in things that are not seen or tangible.
pananampalataya
trust
A condition of having deep trust in another person or thing.
tiwala
Slang Meanings
A fleeting or occasional heartbreak.
It feels like pananayat I'm experiencing with him/her, so painful yet I can't leave.
Parang pananayat ang nararamdaman ko sa kanya, sobrang sakit pero di ko maiwan.
An affliction caused by bad memories.
It feels like pananayat when I think of the scenes that happened between us.
Parang pananayat pag naiisip ko yung mga eksenang nangyari sa aming dalawa.
A step or decision that brings heartache.
I don't know what kind of pananayat I will make, I have no choice anymore.
Di ko alam kung anong pananayat ang gagawin ko, wala na kasi akong choice.