From root: larawan
Usage Note
Paglalarawan refers to the act of depicting or describing something in words or art. It is commonly used in academic settings to refer to descriptive writing.
Examples
" Maganda ang iyong paglalarawan. "
Natural Translation
Your description is beautiful.
Literal Translation
Beautiful the your description.
" Malinaw ang iyong paglalarawan. "
Natural Translation
Your description is clear.
Literal Translation
Clear the your description.
" Sa kanyang paglalarawan ng bayan, naramdaman ng mga mambabasa na para silang naroon mismo. "
Natural Translation
Through his description of the town, the readers felt as if they were there themselves.
Literal Translation
At his description of town, felt by (plural) readers that like they there themselves.
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