Naniniwala
Naniniwala is a Tagalog verb meaning “believes” or “is believing.” It is the present tense form of the root verb maniwala (to believe) and is used to express a current belief or conviction held by the subject. In Filipino grammar, naniniwala conveys an ongoing mental state and is commonly followed by phrases that specify what is believed, or by embedded clauses introduced with na or sa.
- Naniniwala ako na mahalaga ang edukasyon. I believe that education is important.
- Naniniwala siya sa mga pagbabago na inaasahan. He/She believes in the changes that are hoped for.
- Naniniwala kami na magkakaroon ng pag-unlad. We believe there will be progress.
- Naniwala, the past tense form, means “believed.”
- Maniniwala, the future form, means “will believe.”
- Paniniwala is the noun meaning “belief.”
- Maniwala is the base verb meaning “to believe,” while magtiwala emphasizes trusting someone or something rather
- Naniniwala is commonly used in religious, political, or everyday contexts to express conviction about a claim,
- It can express varying degrees of certainty, often strengthened or softened by context, tone, or additional