Tawanan (en. Laughter)
/tawá.nan/
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A place or situation where people are laughing.
The laughter of the children reached outside the school.
Ang tawanan ng mga bata ay umaabot hanggang sa labas ng paaralan.
A group of people trying to be funny or humorous.
The laughter at the birthday was filled with jokes and joy.
Ang tawanan sa kaarawan ay puno ng mga biro at saya.
An emotion or feeling that comes from joy or happiness.
Laughter is something that connects people.
Ang tawanan ay isang bagay na nag-uugnay sa mga tao.
Etymology
from the word 'tawa' and 'an' which indicates a place of laughter
Common Phrases and Expressions
town's laughter
the joyful laughter of many people in one place.
tawanan ng bayan
laughter and joy
having fun and happiness.
tawanan at saya
Related Words
laugh
The sound or noise coming from a joyful feeling.
tawa
joy
An event or situation that brings happiness.
kasayahan
Slang Meanings
laughter of people or group
The fiesta was so much fun, we had so much laughter!
Sobrang saya ng piesta, ang dami naming tawanan!
being laughed at
Because of his mistake, we all broke into laughter.
Dahil sa kanyang pagkakamali, nagka-tawanan kami lahat.
fake laughter
Enough with that fake laughter, let's be serious now!
Tama na 'yang tawanan, seryoso na tayo!
joyous laughter
The children's laughter in the park is infectious!
Ang tawanan ng mga bata sa parke ay nakakahawa!