Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary
Kalingawan
fun; entertainmentnoun
- Alternative meanings
An activity, experience, or state that brings joy, entertainment, or pleasure.
- Pronunciation
ka-lee-NGA-wan
- Root and affixes
From lingaw, to have fun or be entertained, with ka- and -an forming a noun related to entertainment.
- Variants or conjugations
kalingawan; lingaw; kalipay
- Related words and expressions
entertainment, joy, game, humor, pleasure
- Meaning and usage notes
“Kalingawan” can refer to fun, entertainment, or something entertaining. “Lingaw” is more casual for fun or entertaining.
entertainmentgamejoy
Daghang kalingawan sa pista.
There is a lot of fun at the festival.
Ang dula naghatag og kalingawan sa mga bata.
The game gave the children fun.