Tawantawanan (en. Laughing place)

/ta.wan.ta.wa.nan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A place where people are happy or laughing.
In our home, the living room became the laughing place during Christmas.
Sa aming tahanan, ang sala ang naging tawantawanan tuwing Pasko.
A situation that brings joy or happiness.
The park is a laughing place for children during summer.
Ang parke ay isang tawantawanan para sa mga bata tuwing tag-init.
An activity or event filled with laughter.
The recently concluded celebration was a laughing place for everyone.
Ang katatapos na kasiyahan ay naging tawantawanan para sa lahat.

Etymology

The word 'tawantawanan' originates from 'tawa', meaning laughter or to laugh, combined with the suffix '-an', indicating possession or place.

Common Phrases and Expressions

full of laughter
filled with joy and happiness
puno ng tawanan

Related Words

laughter
The sound or expression made when happy or amused.
tawa
smile
A small expression of happiness on the face.
ngiti

Slang Meanings

Uncontrollable laughter or extreme joy.
When he heard Marco's joke, we were all in uncontrollable laughter from the joy!
Nung narinig niya 'yung joke ni Marco, tawantawanan kami sa sobrang ligaya!
A joyful conversation or storytelling.
We were just having a joyous conversation while chilling at home.
Tawantawanan lang kami habang nag-aabaniko sa bahay.
Laughter filled with jokes and silliness.
The laughter during the gathering is unmatched!
Ang tawantawanan sa salo-salo ay walang kapantay!