Mailarawan (en. To describe)

/maɪ.laˈra.wan/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
A verb form that means to describe or portray something or someone.
Can you describe your favorite book?
Mailarawan mo ba ang iyong paboritong libro?
Refers to the expression of the characteristics or details of something.
The teacher can effectively describe the conditions of the climate.
Mailarawan ng mahusay ng guro ang mga kondisyon ng klima.
To narrate or provide detailed information about a subject.
The writer describes the events in his story.
Mailarawan ng manunulat ang mga pangyayari sa kanyang kwento.

Etymology

from the root word 'larawan'

Common Phrases and Expressions

to describe a person
to describe a person
mailarawan ang isang tao
to describe a situation
to describe a situation
mailarawan ang isang sitwasyon

Related Words

picture
Shows the visual representation of something or someone.
larawan
portray
Another word for describe often used in art.
portray

Slang Meanings

Unique or special
The concert I attended last week was so unique, it was really fun!
Sobrang mailarawan yung concert na napuntahan ko last week, ang saya talaga!
Cool or impressive
His new cellphone is impressive to everyone!
Yung bagong cellphone niya, mailarawan siya sa lahat!