tinawan noun English. Skill, wisdom. Example sentence: Subanen. Ki tinawan, kana' pu' subay pegusekilaan pa, bisan ndi', sa' duuni tinawan mu, mekegabang gupia ditug lawas mu. English. Talent or skill does not need to be learned in school; even if you don't go to school, if you have skill or talent, you can do a lot to better yourself.