matatawanin
easily amused
From root: tawa
Usage Note
Matatawanin describes a person who has a low threshold for humor and laughs very easily.
Examples
" Matatawanin ang bata. "
Natural Translation
The child is easily amused.
Literal Translation
Easily-amused the child.
" Ang kaibigan ko ay matatawanin. "
Natural Translation
My friend is easily amused.
Literal Translation
The friend my is easily-amused.
" Dahil matatawanin siya, kahit ang pinakapayak na biro ay nagpapatawa sa kanya nang husto. "
Natural Translation
Because she is easily amused, even the simplest joke makes her laugh a lot.
Literal Translation
Because easily-amused she, even the simplest joke makes-laugh to her very-much.
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