Kartun (en. Cartoon)

kar-tun

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A drawing or illustration often used in comics or animation.
I love watching cartoons every morning.
Mahilig akong manood ng kartun tuwing umaga.
A type of film or show made up of animated characters and stories.
Cartoons for kids are full of color and joy.
Ang mga kartun para sa mga bata ay puno ng kulay at saya.
A funny drawing that depicts humorous or creative situations.
There is a funny cartoon in the newspaper today.
Mayroong kartun na nakakatawa sa pahayagan ngayon.

Etymology

Derived from the English word 'cartoon'

Common Phrases and Expressions

favorite cartoon
the cartoon that someone likes the most
paboritong kartun
classic cartoon
a traditional cartoon that is often rewatched
matandang kartun

Related Words

animation
A process of creating cartoons through successive images showing movement.
animasyon
comics
A mix of drawings and stories in the form of a book or series in newspapers.
komiks

Slang Meanings

just fun, often for entertainment
I hope we're always together watching cartoons at home.
Sana all, lagi na lang tayo nakakasama sa kartun sa bahay.
stolen scenes or shows
His cartoon is so good, all the punchlines make me LOL!
Sobrang galing ng cartun niya, lahat ng punchline nakaka-LOL!
a joke that is almost meaningless
This cartoon is nonsense, it feels like a child made it.
Nonsense na ang kartun na 'to, parang bata lang ang gumawa.