Kulyawan (en. Silly)

ku-lyaw-an

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

adjective

Refers to a person who has characteristics of being friendly and cheerful.

He is silly and always brings a smile to us.

Siya ay kulyawan at palaging nagdadala ng ngiti sa amin.

Displays jokes or playfulness.

His silly actions make everyone happy.

Ang kanyang mga kulyawang kilos ay nagpapasaya sa lahat.

Not serious, accompanied by fun or amusing behavior.

Sometimes, a silly behavior is needed to relieve fatigue.

Minsan, kailangan ng kulyawang pag-uugali para mawala ang pagod.

Silly child

A child who is lively and loves to make jokes.

Kulyawan na bata

Silly demeanor

Shows happy actions or behavior.

Kulyawan ang dating

nonsense

These are trivial activities or jokes.

kalokohan

joke

A statement aimed at making someone laugh or entertain.

biro

fool or stupid

You act all smart, but you look like a fool in that scene.

Kunyari ang galing-galing mo, pero parang kulyawan ka naman sa eksena.

pretending to be smart but actually dumb

Those fools who act like experts in everything.

Yung mga kulyawan na nag-aasta na parang eksperto sa lahat.

unbelievable or crazy

That news I heard is just crazy!

Grabe yung balitang narinig ko, parang kulyawan lang!