Pagsasalarawan (en. Description)

/pɐgˌsɐsɐlɐˈrɐwɐn/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A process of describing or expressing the characteristics of a person, place, thing, or experience.
The description of the scenery emphasized the beauty of nature.
Ang pagsasalarawan sa mga tanawin ay nagbigay-diin sa ganda ng kalikasan.
A specific form of literature that describes details to bring an idea to life.
In her story, she used description to convey the character's emotions.
Sa kanyang kwento, ginamit niya ang pagsasalarawan upang ipakita ang emosyon ng tauhan.
A part of art that aims to show the characteristics of a subject through words.
The description of imaginations is important in the art of literature.
Ang pagsasalarawan ng mga imahinasyon ay mahalaga sa sining ng panitikan.

Etymology

From the root word salin-ugay (salarawan) meaning description or creation of a visual representation.

Common Phrases and Expressions

description of creation
Description or display of an art or product.
pagsasalarawan ng likha
artistic description
Description that contains creative elements.
masining na pagsasalarawan

Related Words

picture
A visual representation of a person, place, or object.
larawan
detail
Specific information or characteristics that clarify something.
detalye

Slang Meanings

description
The details of the story fall under the description of the character.
Ang mga detalye ng kwento ay nahuhulog sa pagsasalarawan ng karakter.
meaning or context
More context is needed in his description to understand it better.
Kailangan ng mas maraming saykay sa kanyang pagsasalarawan para mas maunawaan.
to illustrate or create a vivid image
I want to provide a description that can paint a picture in the reader's mind.
Gusto kong magsagawa ng isang pagsasalarawan na kayang mag-paint a picture sa isipan ng mambabasa.