Paniwalaan (en. To believe)

/paniˈwala.an/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
To make something true or acceptance of an idea.
People often believe in folk tales.
Ang mga tao ay madalas na paniwalaan ang mga kwentong bayan.
The act of trusting a person or thing.
We should believe in our friends.
Dapat natin paniwalaan ang ating mga kaibigan.
Acceptance of a widespread idea or worldview.
It is important to believe in scientific facts.
Mahalagang paniwalaan ang mga siyentipikong fakta.

Etymology

The word 'paniwalaan' comes from the root word 'paniwala' and the suffix '-an' which indicates action.

Common Phrases and Expressions

believe me
a statement of trust or credibility.
paniwalaan mo ako
believe what is being said
to accept what someone says as true.
paniwalaan ang sinasabi

Related Words

belief
an idea or notion accepted as true.
paniwala
conviction
systematic acceptance of ideas or teachings.
paniniwala

Slang Meanings

to believe
I hope you believe what I'm saying.
Sana'y paniwalaan mo ang sinasabi ko.
to accept
Just accept the truth, whether you believe it or not.
Tanggapin mo na lang ang katotohanan, paniwalaan mo man o hindi.
check it out
Just check it if what I'm saying is true, don't believe it right away.
Check mo nalang kung tama ang sinasabi ko, huwag ka agad paniwalaan.