Maglitratuhan (en. Photographing)

/maɡ-li-tra-tu-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A process of taking pictures or photographs.
I want to photograph by the lake.
Nais kong maglitratuhan sa tabi ng lawa.
Creating images using various tools.
Photographing is an art that requires skill.
Ang maglitratuhan ay isang sining na nangangailangan ng kasanayan.
The act of taking pictures of a person or thing.
She usually photographs at special occasions.
Karaniwan siyang naglitratuhan sa mga espesyal na okasyon.

Etymology

From the words 'litratuhan' (to photograph) and 'mag-' (a prefix indicating an action or process).

Common Phrases and Expressions

let's photograph
Let's take pictures together.
maglitratuhan tayo
family photography
Taking pictures with family.
maglitratuhan ng pamilya

Related Words

photographer
A person who is a professional in taking pictures.
litratista
shoot
The place or situation where taking pictures occurs.
kuhanan

Slang Meanings

to take selfies or pictures with other people
We sang karaoke and took selfies for Instagram.
Kumanta kami sa karaoke at nagmaglitratuhan kami para sa Instagram.
to have photos taken with various poses
Because of the event, we all took pictures at the photo booth.
Dahil sa event, lahat kami'y nagmaglitratuhan sa photo booth.