From root: larawan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
nilarawan
ni-la-RA-wan
portrayed
Present (Incomplete)
nilalarawan
ni-la-la-RA-wan
portraying
Future (Contemplated)
lalarawanin
la-la-ra-WA-nin
will portray
Usage Note
Larawanin is used when depicting or describing someone or something in a vivid or formal manner, whether through words, art, or performance. It is often encountered in literary contexts or when someone is asked to portray a specific character or scene.
Examples
" Larawanin mo ang bayani. "
Natural Translation
Portray the hero.
Literal Translation
Portray you the hero.
" Kailangan mong larawanin ang iyong nanay. "
Natural Translation
You need to portray your mother.
Literal Translation
Need you portray the your mother.
" Sa kanyang nobela, malinaw na nilarawan ng manunulat ang hirap ng buhay sa lalawigan noong panahon ng digmaan. "
Natural Translation
In her novel, the writer vividly portrayed the hardship of provincial life during the time of war.
Literal Translation
In her novel, clearly portrayed of the writer the hardship of life in province during the time of war.
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