Tawangaso (en. Laughter)

/ta.wang.a.so/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A sound created by the movement of the lungs while expelling air, often made as a reaction to a funny situation.

The laughter of the people at the back of the room indicated that something funny had happened.

Ang tawangaso ng mga tao sa likod ng silid ay nagpahayag na may nangyaring nakakatawa.

A sign of joy or happiness through laughter.

Their laughter was full of joy and delight.

Ang kanilang tawangaso ay puno ng kasiyahan at ligaya.

A form of celebration or enjoyment often seen at gatherings.

At every gathering, the laughter of the guests is always present.

Sa bawat pagtitipon, hindi mawawala ang tawangaso ng mga bisita.

It originates from the word 'tawa' which means smile and 'ngaso' referring to the act of laughing.

Laughter filled with joy

Laughter that is full of happiness.

Tawangaso ng puno ng saya

pleased

A state of having joy or happiness.

nasiyahan

happy

A feeling of joy and delight.

masaya

A joke or pretending that's not true.

Wow, that sounded like a tawangaso to me!

Grabe, parang tawangaso yung sinabi mo sa akin kanina!

Saying things that aren't serious.

I don't want to talk like this anymore, it's just all tawangaso!

Ayaw ko na sa ganitong usapan, puro tawangaso na lang!

Laughing at a weak joke or situation.

I just laughed at his tawangaso; I didn’t know if he was serious.

Nagtawa lang ako sa tawangaso niya, hindi ko alam kung seryoso siya.