kantiyaw
banter; exchange of jokes
Usage Note
Kantiyaw refers to playful teasing or good-natured ribbing between friends or family and is a common social bonding behavior in Filipino culture. It is generally taken in good humor, though the line between friendly kantiyaw and offensive teasing depends on the closeness of the relationship.
Examples
" Masaya ang kantiyaw namin. "
Natural Translation
Our banter is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the banter our.
" Masaya ang kantiyaw ng mga kaibigan. "
Natural Translation
The banter of friends is fun.
Literal Translation
Fun the banter of [plural] friend.
" Akala ng iba ay nag-aaway kami, pero kantiyaw lang iyon na nauunawaan lamang ng matagal nang magkakaibigan. "
Natural Translation
Others thought we were fighting, but that was just banter that only longtime friends understand.
Literal Translation
Thought of others is fighting we, but banter only that that understood only by long-already friends.
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