katatawanan
katatawánan with stress marks
humor, comedy
From root: tawa
Usage Note
Katatawanan refers to comedy, humor, or something that causes laughter. It is used to describe funny situations, jokes, or comedy shows. Filipinos are known for their sense of humor even in difficult times, and katatawanan is often cited as a coping mechanism. 'Walang katatawanan' (no laughing matter) is an idiomatic phrase signaling seriousness.
Examples
" Puno ng katatawanan ang pelikula. "
Natural Translation
The movie is full of comedy.
Literal Translation
Full of humor the movie.
" Puno ng katatawanan ang palabas nila kagabi. "
Natural Translation
Their show last night was full of comedy.
Literal Translation
Full of humor the show their last-night.
" Walang katatawanan ang nangyaring aksidente, kaya hindi dapat pinagtatawanan ng mga kabataan ang biktima. "
Natural Translation
The accident that happened was no laughing matter, so the youngsters shouldn't be laughing at the victim.
Literal Translation
None humor the happened accident, so not should being-laughed-at by-the youth the victim.
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