What kataw-anan means
How to say “funny” in Bisaya
kataw-anan in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 5 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Kataw-anan kaayo
Very funny
- Beginner
Kataw-anan kaayo ang salida sa TikTok!
The video on TikTok is so funny!
- Intermediate
Kadtong pagbisita nako sa Siquijor, namutang ko sa mga kataw-anan ug makabungog nga mga tradisyon.
During my visit to Siquijor, I encountered amusing and fascinating traditions.
- Beginner
Kataw-anan kaayo imong Christmas stories!
Your Christmas stories are so funny!
- Beginner
Kataw-anan kaayo si BINI sa ilang latest video.
BINI is so funny in their latest video.
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Questions about kataw-anan
What does "kataw-anan" mean in English?
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Kataw-anan means funny in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "kataw-anan"?
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Kataw-anan is said ka-taw-a-nan, 4 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "kataw-anan" in a sentence?
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"Kataw-anan ang sine." means "The movie is funny.".
How common is "kataw-anan" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 859 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 5 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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