Kumantiyaw (en. To banter)

kum-an-ti-yaw

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To tease or mock in a way that focuses on what someone says or does.

He didn't know that his friends were bantering him about his new hairstyle.

Hindi niya alam na ang kanyang mga kaibigan ay kumantiyaw sa kanya dahil sa kanyang bagong hairstyle.

To use jokes or funny words to communicate with others.

Many of them were bantering, which brought smiles to everyone.

Marami sa kanila ay nagkumantiyaw, na nagdala ng ngiti sa lahat.

To give a comment or critique to someone in a humorous manner.

In their debate, one of them always bantered.

Sa kanilang labanan sa debate, palaging kumantiyaw ang isa sa kanila.

The word 'kumantiyaw' is derived from 'kanti' meaning 'to speak teasingly' and 'yaw' which emphasizes.

don't banter too much

Tone down the teasing or joking to avoid hurting.

huwag masyadong kumantiyaw

continuously teasing

To keep on teasing or commenting.

kumikanti

tease

A form of ridicule or teasing.

kanti

To speak ill or make fun of someone, usually in an annoying way.

My always irritated friend never escaped the mockery of the others.

Ang laging naantip na kaibigan ko ay hindi naiwan sa kumantiyaw ng mga iba.

To be a meddler, especially when others are doing something silly.

Our neighbor loves to meddle with the kids when they're playing outside.

Ang kapitbahay namin ay mahilig kumantiyaw sa mga bata kapag naglalaro sila sa labas.