Paniwala (en. Belief)
/paniˈwala/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
An idea or thought accepted as true or valid.
His belief in the gods is strong and unshakeable.
Ang kanyang paniwala sa mga diyos ay matatag at hindi maaatake.
Trust in a thing or person.
His belief in his abilities led him to success.
Ang paniwala niya sa kanyang kakayahan ay nagdala sa kanya sa tagumpay.
Feeling or opinion based on experiences or information.
People have different beliefs about voting.
May kanya-kanyang paniwala ang mga tao tungkol sa pagboboto.
Etymology
derived from the root 'paniniwala' meaning 'belief' or 'faith'
Common Phrases and Expressions
my belief
my opinion or perspective
ang aking paniwala
self-belief
confidence in one's abilities
paniwala sa sarili
Related Words
to believe
The act of accepting or trusting in something.
paniniwalaan
believer
A person who has belief or trust in something.
naniniwala
Slang Meanings
smooth talker
Don't believe that, he's just a smooth talker!
Huwag kang paniwala, taga-bola lang 'yan!
to be gullible
You might fall for him, don't do that!
Baka ma-paniwalaan mo siya, 'wag ganun!
to see the good
Sometimes, you need to believe that there's still hope.
Minsan, kailangan mong paniwalaan na may pag-asa pa.