Mohulagway
to portray; to depict; to describeverb
- Alternative meanings
To represent a person, thing, or situation through an image, drawing, photograph, description, or explanation. It can also mean to describe what something is like.
- Pronunciation
moh-hoo-LAG-wai
- Root and affixes
From hulagway, image, portrait, or description. Mohulagway expresses the action of portraying, depicting, or describing.
- Variants or conjugations
to portray; image/portrait; depiction; described; take a photo; portrait
- Related words and expressions
photo; image; drawing; description; portrait; face; art
- Meaning and usage notes
For portraying with a camera, “kuha og litrato” may sound more direct. For portraying with words or representing an idea, “mohulagway” fits better.
Mohulagway siya sa kinabuhi sa baryo pinaagi sa iyang sinulat.
He or she portrays village life through writing.
Gihulagway sa pintor ang nawong sa babaye.
The painter portrayed the woman face.
