Katatawanan (en. Joke)

/kata'tawanɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A thing that expresses a funny situation or perspective.
Humor is an important part of our culture.
Ang katatawanan ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng ating kultura.
The expression of ideas in a funny way.
He made jokes in his stories.
Gumawa siya ng mga katatawanan sa kanyang mga kwento.
The art of entertaining through laughter.
He is excellent at humor and always brings a smile.
Mahusay siya sa katatawanan at laging nagdudulot ng ngiti.

Etymology

The word 'katatawanan' comes from the root word 'tawa' which means laughter.

Common Phrases and Expressions

be happy with humor
Value the funny moments in life.
maging masaya sa katatawanan
humor in entertainment
Shows or activities that contain humorous elements.
katatawanan sa karung

Related Words

laughter
The sound made by a person as a reaction to a funny situation.
tawa
comedy
A form of art aimed at making people laugh.
komedya

Slang Meanings

Just chill
It's okay, that's just for laughs, don't take it too seriously.
Sige lang, katatawanan lang 'yan, huwag masyadong seryoso.
Full of life
The laughter here is alive and kicking!
Ang tawanan dito, buhay na buhay!
Funny
There are so many funny people in our group!
Ang daming patawa sa grupo natin!
Stress reliever
We need some laughter, a stress reliever from work.
Kailangan natin ng katatawanan, pampatanggal stress sa trabaho.