Patawanin (en. To make someone laugh)

/pa.taw.a.nin/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

verb

The root that emphasizes the action of making someone laugh.

We need to make the kids laugh in our program.

Kailangan nating patawanin ang mga bata sa ating programa.

An action that brings joy or amusement to someone.

His jokes always make everyone laugh.

Ang kanyang mga biro ay palaging patawanin ang lahat.

An active action that results in laughter or amusement.

He is the reason why we make him laugh every time.

Siya ang dahilan kung bakit namin siya patawanin sa bawat pagkakataon.

The word 'patawanin' comes from the root word 'tawa' meaning 'to laugh', and the prefix 'pa-' indicating an action.

You're really good at making people laugh.

You are great at making others laugh.

Ang galing mong patawanin.

Make me laugh.

I want you to make me laugh.

Patawanin mo ako.

laugh

The sound produced by laughing that expresses joy.

tawa

laughter

A situation or activity where people laugh.

pakikipagtawanan

to make someone laugh or to cheer someone up

Come on, make me laugh, I'm feeling depressed!

Sige, patawanin mo naman ako, nadidepress na ako!

to disturb or joke around with other people

Look how happy you are, just make the people around you laugh!

Ayun, ang saya mo, patawanin mo na lang yung mga tao sa paligid!