katawa-tawa
ridiculous
From root: tawa
Usage Note
Katawa-tawa is used to describe something so absurd, silly, or ironic that it is worthy of mockery or laughter.
Examples
" Katawa-tawa ang kanyang sayaw. "
Natural Translation
His dance is ridiculous.
Literal Translation
Ridiculous the his dance.
" Ang suot niya ay katawa-tawa. "
Natural Translation
What he/she is wearing is ridiculous.
Literal Translation
The wear he/she is ridiculous.
" Katawa-tawa ang dahilang ibinigay niya kung bakit siya nahuli, kaya walang naniwala sa kaniyang palusot. "
Natural Translation
The reason he gave for why he was late was ridiculous, so nobody believed his excuse.
Literal Translation
Ridiculous the reason given he why he late, so none believed in his excuse.
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