Joke in Tagalog

“Joke” in Tagalog is “Biro” – the primary word for humorous statements or playful teasing in Filipino culture. This widely-used term encompasses everything from lighthearted humor to friendly banter among friends. Discover how Filipinos express different types of jokes and comedic situations through various Tagalog expressions below.

[Words] = Joke

[Definition]:

• Joke /dʒoʊk/
• Noun 1: Something said or done to cause laughter or amusement, especially a funny story with a punchline.
• Noun 2: A person or thing that is ridiculously inadequate or not to be taken seriously.
• Verb: To tell jokes or make amusing remarks; to speak in a playful or teasing manner.

[Synonyms] = Biro, Patawa, Katatawanan, Biruan, Tukso, Pambibiro, Kakuwelahan, Kaganapan, Kalokohan

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: He told a funny joke that made everyone laugh.
• Ex1_PH: Nagsabi siya ng nakakatawang biro na ikinatatawa ng lahat.

• Ex2_EN: Are you serious or just joking around with me?
• Ex2_PH: Seryoso ka ba o nagbibiro ka lang sa akin?

• Ex3_EN: That’s not a joke, it’s a serious matter we need to discuss.
• Ex3_PH: Hindi iyan biro, ito ay seryosong bagay na kailangan nating pag-usapan.

• Ex4_EN: She loves sharing jokes and funny stories with her friends.
• Ex4_PH: Mahilig siyang magbahagi ng mga biro at nakakatawang kuwento sa kanyang mga kaibigan.

• Ex5_EN: Don’t take his comments personally, he’s always joking like that.
• Ex5_PH: Huwag mong personalin ang kanyang mga komento, lagi siyang nagbibiro ng ganyan.