Matawa (en. To laugh)

/ma'tawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

An action that expresses the action of a person or thing.

They laugh at Juan's stories.

Sila ay matawa sa mga kwento ni Juan.

The act of laughing often caused by joy or amusement.

His jokes always make him laugh.

Ang kanyang mga biro ay laging nagiging dahilan para siya ay matawa.

A way of expressing joy or amusement.

Sometimes, children seem to laugh at simple things.

Minsan, ang mga bata ay nagmimistulang matawa mula sa mga simpleng bagay.

Etymology comes from the root word 'tawa' which means laughter.

laugh out loud

a loud tone of laughter, often due to extreme joy.

matawa nang malakas

laugh heartily

to laugh from the heart or vigorously.

matawa ng todo

laughter

The act of expressing joy through sound.

pagtawa

amusement

This refers to enjoyment or satisfaction that causes laughter.

aliw

Laughing a lot, super happy.

Wow, that video is so funny, I couldn't stop laughing!

Grabe, ang saya ng video na yun, nakakatawa ako ng matawa!

Laughing at or not taking a situation seriously.

I can't take it anymore, I'm just laughing at what's happening.

Hindi ko na makaya, natatawa na lang ako sa mga nangyayari.