larawan
laráwan with stress marks
picture; photograph
Usage Note
Larawan is the standard term for any visual representation, including photographs, illustrations, and digital images. It is used in both formal and casual contexts to refer to everything from physical portraits to social media photos.
Examples
" Maganda ang larawan mo. "
Natural Translation
Your picture is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the picture your.
" Ang larawan ay may magandang tanawin. "
Natural Translation
The picture shows a beautiful landscape.
Literal Translation
The picture has a beautiful view.
" Tuwing titingnan ko ang lumang larawan ng aking lola, naaalala ko ang masasayang araw noong bata pa ako. "
Natural Translation
Whenever I look at the old photo of my grandmother, I remember the happy days when I was still a child.
Literal Translation
Every-time look I the old picture of my grandmother, remember I the happy days when child still I.
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