Sumampalataya (en. To believe)
/suːmɐmpɐlɐtɐjɐ/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of accepting a belief or doctrine.
He believed in the teachings of his religion.
Siya ay sumampalataya sa mga aral ng kanyang relihiyon.
The display of trust in a person or thing.
When she believed in her abilities, she achieved success.
Nang sumampalataya siya sa kanyang kakayahan, nakamit niya ang tagumpay.
Following or accepting the demands of a faith.
He needs to adhere to the principles of his community.
Kailangan niyang sumampalataya sa mga prinsipyo ng kanyang komunidad.
Etymology
From the word 'sampalataya' meaning 'trust' or 'faith'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
Believe in yourself.
Have confidence in your abilities.
Sumampalataya ka sa sarili mo.
Related Words
faith
This term refers to the state or condition of having trust or belief.
sampalataya
religious belief
A specific system of beliefs commonly associated with religion.
pananampalataya
Slang Meanings
believed
I believed what he said.
Sumampalataya ako sa mga sinasabi niya.
hoping
He hoped that everything would be okay.
Sumampalataya siya na magiging okay ang lahat.
decided
I decided that I would see him again.
Sumampalataya na ako na makikita ko siya ulit.