Hanapin
Jest
01
biro, pabiro
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
02
biruan, pagsasaya
activity characterized by good humor
to jest
01
magsayaw, magbiro
to say something humorous or playful in a lighthearted manner
Intransitive
Example
He liked to jest during meetings to lighten the mood and keep things relaxed.
Gusto niyang magbiro sa mga pagpupulong upang maibsan ang tensyon at mapanatiling relaks ang atmospera.
He jested about his recent trip, pretending he had gotten lost for hours.
Nagbiro siya tungkol sa kanyang kamakailang biyahe, na nagpapanggap siyang naligaw ng maraming oras.
02
mang-biro, mang-asar
to say or do something playfully or without serious intent
Intransitive
Example
" Do n’t jest with me about such serious matters, " she said, frowning.
"Huwag kang mang-biro sa akin tungkol sa mga ganitong seryosong bagay," sabi niya, na nakakunot ang noo.
He jested with his siblings, pretending he had forgotten their plans.
Nang-biro siya sa kanyang mga kapatid, nagpapanggap na nakalimutan niya ang kanilang mga plano.
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