Pakatawan (en. Body)

/paka'tawan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A common noun referring to various things that can be considered a body.
The body of the film is full of lessons.
Ang pakatawan ng pelikula ay puno ng mga aral.
The total form or structure of a person or animal.
The body of a person has different parts that support its organs.
Ang pakatawan ng tao ay may iba't ibang bahagi na nagbibigay suporta sa mga organ nito.
A part of an academic paper or written work focused on the main content.
A good body in a written book is required for readers to understand easily.
Kailangan ng magandang pakatawan sa isinulat na aklat upang madaling maunawaan ng mga mambabasa.

Common Phrases and Expressions

body of the letter
The content of a letter or document.
pakatawan ng liham

Related Words

statement
A written or spoken expression of an idea or opinion.
pahayag

Slang Meanings

to be a joke or a source of laughter
Why don’t you have any humor in your jokes? You're so boring!
Bakit wala kang pakatawan sa mga jokes mo? Ang boring mo kasi!
to pretend to be foolish
Don't be a fool for people who take advantage of you!
Huwag kang pakatawan sa mga taong umaabuso sa'yo!
to become a laughingstock among others
Wow! Every mistake you make is now a joke in class.
Grabe! Lahat na lang ng pagkakamali mo, pakatawan na ngayon sa klase.