palalitrato
fond of taking photos
From root: litrato
Usage Note
Palalitrato describes someone who has a habit of taking pictures or enjoying being photographed frequently. It implies a strong fondness for the activity.
Examples
" Palalitrato ang kapatid ko. "
Natural Translation
My sibling loves taking photos.
Literal Translation
Fond-of-taking-photos the sibling my.
" Ang bata ay palalitrato sa harap ng kamera. "
Natural Translation
The child loves to have his photo taken in front of the camera.
Literal Translation
The child is fond-of-taking-photos in front of camera.
" Dahil sobrang palalitrato ng kaibigan ko, halos puno na ng selfie ang kanyang telepono kahit kakabili lang niya nito. "
Natural Translation
Because my friend is so fond of taking photos, his phone is almost full of selfies even though he just bought it.
Literal Translation
Because very fond-of-taking-photos the friend my, almost full already of selfie the his phone even just-bought only he this.
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