Comedy in Tagalog

“Comedy” in Tagalog is commonly translated as “Komedya,” “Katatawanan,” or “Nakakatawang palabas,” depending on the context. This popular entertainment genre brings laughter and joy to Filipino audiences through various forms of media.

Whether you’re discussing films, theater, or stand-up performances, knowing how to express “comedy” in Tagalog will enhance your conversations about entertainment. Let’s dive into the definitions, synonyms, and practical usage examples below.

[Words] = Comedy

[Definition]:

• Comedy /ˈkɑːmədi/
• Noun 1: A genre of entertainment intended to make people laugh and be amused.
• Noun 2: A play, film, or television program that is humorous in nature.
• Noun 3: The professional art of performing humor for an audience.

[Synonyms] = Komedya, Katatawanan, Palabas na nakakatawa, Dulang nakakatawa, Mapagpatawang palabas, Nakakatawang programa

[Example]:

• Ex1_EN: My favorite comedy show on Netflix makes me laugh every weekend.
– Ex1_PH: Ang aking paboritong komedya sa Netflix ay nagpapatawa sa akin tuwing katapusan ng linggo.

• Ex2_EN: She performed stand-up comedy at the local bar last Friday night.
– Ex2_PH: Siya ay nagtanghal ng stand-up komedya sa lokal na bar noong nakaraang Biyernes ng gabi.

• Ex3_EN: The comedy film won several awards at the international film festival.
– Ex3_PH: Ang pelikulang komedya ay nanalo ng ilang parangal sa pandaigdigang festival ng pelikula.

• Ex4_EN: Filipino comedy often includes slapstick humor and witty wordplay.
– Ex4_PH: Ang Pilipinong katatawanan ay kadalasang kinabibilangan ng slapstick humor at matalinong wordplay.

• Ex5_EN: He studied comedy and acting at the performing arts school in Manila.
– Ex5_PH: Nag-aral siya ng komedya at pag-arte sa paaralan ng performing arts sa Maynila.