Joke (tl. Patawan)
Translation into English
Beginner (A1-A2)
May patawan si Juan.
Juan has a joke.
Context: daily life Gusto kong patawan ang aking kaibigan.
I want to joke with my friend.
Context: daily life Ang bata ay nagsabi ng isang patawan.
The child told a joke.
Context: daily life Intermediate (B1-B2)
Ngunit ang patawan ay hindi nakakatawa.
But the joke was not funny.
Context: daily life Nagsalita siya ng isang patawan habang nag-aalmusal kami.
He told a joke while we were having breakfast.
Context: daily life Bakit ang patawan ay nakakatawa?
Why is the joke funny?
Context: daily life Advanced (C1-C2)
Ang kanyang patawan ay punung-puno ng talinghaga na nakakatawa.
His joke was full of metaphors that were humorous.
Context: literary art Sa panahon ng krisis, ang mga patawan ay naging paraan upang magpagaan ng loob.
During the crisis, jokes became a way to lighten the mood.
Context: society Hindi lamang basta patawan, kundi isang sagisag ng karunungan.
It wasn't just a joke, but a symbol of wisdom.
Context: philosophy