KADIWA

See also: kadiwa

Tagalog

Alternative forms

Etymology

Acronym of kabataang may diwang wagas (literally “youth with noble intent”). Also a play for kadiwa (“someone with the same essence/purpose”), from ka- +‎ diwa.

Pronunciation
  • (Standard Tagalog) IPA(key): /kaˈdiwaʔ/ [kɐˈdi.wɐʔ]
  • Rhymes: -iwaʔ
  • Syllabification: KA‧DI‧WA

Noun

KADIWÀ (Baybayin spelling ᜃᜇᜒᜏ) (Christianity, Iglesia ni Cristo)

  1. baptized members aged 18 above but unmarried
    Coordinate terms: binhi, buklod
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