Tawa (en. Laughter)

/ˈtawa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound that comes out of the mouth during joy or similar emotions.

The laughter of the children brings joy to the surroundings.

Ang tawa ng mga bata ay nagbibigay saya sa paligid.

A reaction that often results from funny situations.

He laughed with his friends while sharing funny experiences.

Natawa siya sa kanyang mga kaibigan habang nagkukwento sila ng mga nakakatawang karanasan.

A sign of joy or happiness.

Their laughter displayed their joy at this occasion.

Ang kanilang tawa ay nagpamalas ng kanilang kasiyahan sa okasyong ito.

Derived from the Latin word 'risus' meaning laughter.

laughter of flowers

Something funny that brings joy.

tawa ng bulaklak

laughter of the heart

Laughter that comes from true happiness.

tawa ng puso

smile

A superficial expression of joy often associated with laughter.

ngiti

joy

A state of having pleasure that can lead to laughter.

kasiyahan

punchline

His punchline in the joke was so funny! I almost gasped for breath from laughing.

Ang saya ng hirit niya sa joke! Napabuntong-hininga ako sa tawa.

child's laugh

The child's laugh is unique, almost like the sound of waves.

Kakaiba ang tawa ng bata, parang tunog ng mga alon.

laugh out loud

I laughed out loud at this video, it made me laugh so much!

LOL ako sa video na 'to, ang daming tawa!

chuckle

I was laughing so hard at his stories, it was like just a chuckle!

Tawang-tawa ako sa mga kwento niya, na parang chuckle lang!