From root: larawan
Conjugations
Past (Completed)
naglarawan
nag-la-RA-wan
described
Present (Incomplete)
naglalarawan
nag-la-la-RA-wan
describing
Future (Contemplated)
maglalarawan
mag-la-la-RA-wan
will describe
Usage Note
Maglarawan is used when providing a detailed verbal or written depiction of something, often in formal, academic, or literary contexts. In casual conversation, Tagalog speakers might more frequently use the borrowed word 'i-describe' instead.
Examples
" Maglarawan ka ng bahay. "
Natural Translation
Describe a house.
Literal Translation
Describe you of house.
" Subukan mong maglarawan ng iyong pangarap. "
Natural Translation
Try to describe your dream.
Literal Translation
Try you to describe of your dream.
" Hiniling ng guro sa mga bata na maglarawan ng isang lugar na gusto nilang puntahan balang araw. "
Natural Translation
The teacher asked the children to describe a place they would like to visit someday.
Literal Translation
Requested of the teacher to the children that describe of a place that want they to-go someday.
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