Retratuhin (en. To photograph)

re-tra-tu-hin

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
verb
An action that means to take a picture of a person or thing.
He wants to photograph his family during their vacation.
Nais niyang retratuhin ang kanyang pamilya sa kanilang bakasyon.
The act of representing an image by taking a photograph.
Sometimes, he looks for the right angle before he photographs the scenery.
Minsan, hinahanap niya ang tamang anggulo bago niya retratuhin ang tanawin.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'retrato' which refers to a picture or image.

Common Phrases and Expressions

I will photograph you
An offer to take someone's picture.
retratuhin kita

Related Words

portrait
A picture or image, often used to represent a person.
retrato
capture
A process of taking a picture.
kuhanan

Slang Meanings

to take a picture
Can I borrow the camera? I want to take a picture of the sunset!
Pahiram ng camera, gusto kong retratuhin ang sunset!
to take a selfie
Come on, let's take selfies in front of the mirror!
Tara na, retratuhin na natin ang sarili natin sa harap ng salamin!
to post on social media
I got a good picture, I'll take it and post it on Instagram!
Nakakuha ako ng magandang litrato, retratuhin ko na ito at ipo-post sa Instagram!