Larawan (en. Picture)

/laˈrawan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A visual representation of a person, object, or scene.
His picture is hanging on the wall.
Ang kanyang larawan ay nakasabit sa dingding.
A copy or reproduction of a picture or painting.
He bought a picture from the artist.
Bumili siya ng isang larawan mula sa artista.
A type of art focused on depiction or representation.
This image was created using oil paint.
Ang larawang ito ay isinasagawa gamit ang langis na pintura.

Etymology

Spanish: 'lienzo', 'imagen'

Common Phrases and Expressions

family picture
A picture that shows family members.
larawan ng pamilya
nature image
An image that depicts scenes in nature.
larawan ng kalikasan

Related Words

painting
An artwork created using colors.
pintura
story
A narrative that may be part of an image.
kuwento

Slang Meanings

story or life story
This photo is like a novel about his life.
Ang larawan niyang ito ay parang isang nobela tungkol sa kanyang buhay.
meme or funny picture
The photo you shared is so funny! It's like a meme.
Yung larawan na ibinahagi mo, sobrang nakakatawa! Parang meme.
selfie
I’m going to take a new picture for my IG; selfies are trending now!
Gagawa ako ng bagong larawan para sa aking IG, selfie itong sikat ngayon!
snapshot
The picture you took earlier is like a snapshot of the right moment.
Yung larawan na nakuha mo kanina ay parang snapshot ng tamang sandali.