Magpatuwang (en. To bring joy)

/maɡ.pa.tu.wang/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

To do something to bring joy or happiness to others.

He wants to bring joy to the children at his birthday party.

Nais niyang magpatuwang sa mga bata sa kanyang birthday party.

To cause happiness or joy in others.

His beautiful voice brings joy to people.

Ang kanyang magandang boses ay nagpapatuwang sa mga tao.

to bring joy to others

to help bring happiness to others.

magpatuwang sa kapwa

happiness

A state of being happy or content.

kasiyahan

joy

The feeling of delight or happiness.

galak

to show off or to show off beauty

Carla is overdoing her makeup, it's like she's the one showing off as the beautiful princess of the community.

Sobra na ang makeup ni Carla, parang siya na ang nagmamagandang prinsesa ng barangay.

to be rebellious or mischievous

Don't show off in school, or our teachers might get mad at you!

Huwag kang magpatuwang sa school, baka mga guro natin magalit sayo!

to look foolish or worthless

That's why I didn't say for him to show off, because he might end up looking foolish.

Kaya nga hindi ko sinabing magpatuwang siya, kasi baka magmukha siyang tanga.