Laugh in Tagalog

“Laugh” in Tagalog is “Tawa” (noun) or “Tumawa” (verb) – expressing joy, amusement, or humor through vocal sounds and facial expressions. This fundamental word captures one of the most universal human emotions and appears constantly in Filipino conversations, stories, and social interactions. Learning its various forms and related expressions will help you express happiness and understand Filipino humor more naturally.

[Words] = Laugh

[Definition]:

• Laugh /læf/
• Verb 1: To make sounds and movements of the face that show you are happy or think something is funny
• Verb 2: To express amusement, joy, or scorn with characteristic vocal sounds
• Noun: The act or sound of laughing; an expression of mirth or amusement

[Synonyms] = Tawa, Tumawa, Pagtawa, Halakhak, Humalakhak, Ngiti, Tatawa, Hagikgik, Ngumiti, Tumatawa

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: The children laugh loudly while watching the comedy show.
Ex1_PH: Ang mga bata ay tumatawa nang malakas habang nanonood ng comedy show.

Ex2_EN: She couldn’t help but laugh at his funny jokes.
Ex2_PH: Hindi niya mapigilan ang tumawa sa kanyang nakakatawang biro.

Ex3_EN: His laugh was so contagious that everyone joined in.
Ex3_PH: Ang kanyang tawa ay napakahawa na sumali ang lahat.

Ex4_EN: Don’t laugh at other people’s mistakes.
Ex4_PH: Huwag tumawa sa pagkakamali ng ibang tao.

Ex5_EN: They always laugh together when sharing funny memories.
Ex5_PH: Lagi silang tumatawa kapag nagbabahagi ng nakakatawang alaala.