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ilarawan

to describe

verb i-la-RA-wan OF VERB Less Common
Communication Expressions
Illustration of the root word "larawan" (picture; photograph)
Illustration from root: larawan

From root: larawan

Conjugations

Past (Completed)

inilarawan

i-ni-la-RA-wan

described

Present (Incomplete)

iniilarawan

i-ni-i-la-RA-wan

describing

Future (Contemplated)

iilarawan

i-i-la-RA-wan

will describe

Usage Note

Ilarawan is used when providing a detailed description or depiction of a person, place, or object to create a mental image for the listener. It is frequently utilized in formal, literary, or academic contexts where a specific account of characteristics is required.

Examples

Beginner

" Ilarawan mo ang bahay. "

Natural Translation

Describe the house.

Literal Translation

Describe you the house.

Intermediate

" Kailangan kong ilarawan ang iyong mukha. "

Natural Translation

I need to describe your face.

Literal Translation

Need I describe the your face.

Advanced

" Hiniling ng pulis na ilarawan ko ang lalaking tumakbo papalayo nang makita niya kami. "

Natural Translation

The police asked me to describe the man who ran away when he saw us.

Literal Translation

Asked by-the police that describe I the man who-ran away when saw he us.

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