Nakalarawan (en. Described)
na-ka-la-ra-wan
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
verb
The act of describing or expressing the characteristics of a thing or person.
The teacher described a beautiful scenery in her speech.
Ang guro ay nakalarawan ang isang magandang tanawin sa kanyang talumpati.
adjective
Describes a characteristic or state related to a thing or person being described.
His story is vividly described.
Ang kanyang kwento ay nakalarawan sa isang makulay na paraan.
Shows specific details or aspects of something.
The described details are vital to the story.
Ang mga nakalarawan na detalye ay mahalaga sa kwento.
Etymology
Derived from the word 'larawan' which means 'image' or 'representation.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
that is described
that is expressed or depicted in a particular manner
na nakalarawan
Related Words
image
A representation of a person, thing, or scene in visual form.
larawan
illustration
An image or visual depicting a concept or story.
ilustrasyon
Slang Meanings
engraved
His nickname is engraved on his shoes.
Yung nickname niya, nakalarawan na sa kanyang mga sapatos.
one of the show-offs
He is already one of the show-offs in all the group selfies.
Siya, nakalarawan na sa lahat ng selfies sa grupo.
a glance
Wow, you are already a vision of beauty, like a cover girl.
Aba, nakalarawan ka na sa alindog mo, parang cover girl.