Magpatawa (en. To make laugh)
/maɡpaˈtawa/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
To do something that is funny.
He wants to make people laugh with his stories.
Gusto niyang magpatawa ng mga tao sa kanyang mga kwento.
To give joy or happiness to others through humor.
His talent is to make anyone who listens laugh.
Ang kanyang talent ay magpatawa sa kahit sinong nakikinig.
To make others laugh or happy.
He wants to make people laugh even in tough times.
Nais niyang magpatawa kahit sa mga panahon ng hirap.
Etymology
Tagalog origin
Common Phrases and Expressions
to make people laugh
To create laughter or joy among people.
magpatawa ng tao
Related Words
joke
Something that is funny or amusing.
patawa
comedian
A person who performs with the aim to make people laugh.
komedyante
Slang Meanings
to make someone laugh a lot
Wow, you're really good at making people laugh a lot, my stomach hurts from laughing!
Grabe, ang galing mo talagang magpatawa ng todo, napasakit ang tiyan ko sa kakatawa!
jokes that join in or fit in well
Your jokes fit in so well with the group, it's so much fun!
Naging hit yung mga jokes na nakaka-join mo sa grupo, ang saya!
funny jokes
Your funny jokes always make me cry from laughing!
Yung mga patawang nakakatawa mo, lagi ako naiiyak sa kakatawa!