Magbiro (en. To joke)

/magsiˈbiro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The action of making jokes or jesting.

He likes to joke around whenever he has friends at home.

Mahilig siyang magbiro tuwing may mga kaibigan siya sa bahay.

Performing humor that may contain some truth.

Sometimes, he joked that he would leave, but he was just joking.

Minsan, nagbiro siya na aalis na siya, ngunit nagbiro lamang siya.

Saying phrases or words that make others laugh.

You need to joke a little to entertain the people.

Kailangan mong magbiro ng kaunti upang maaliw ang mga tao.

Originated from the root word 'biro' meaning 'to jest' or 'to joke'

Come on, joke a bit!

Don't be so serious; try to be funny.

Magbiro ka naman!

joke

A term referring to actions that entertain through humor.

biro

humor

A type of art or action aimed at bringing smiles or laughter.

patawa

to entertain or make laugh

Before we start, let's joke around a bit to make it more fun!

Bago tayo magsimula, magbiro muna tayo para mas masaya!

to be whimsical or not serious

Don't kid around with life, this is serious!

Huwag kang magbiro sa buhay, seryoso na ito!

to make jokes in a fun way

I love his style; he jokes around and is so entertaining!

Gusto ko ang estilo niya, sobrang magbiro at nakakaaliw!