KADIWA

See also: kadiwa

Tagalog

Alternative forms

• kadiwa

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