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Bisaya · Cebuano · Vocabulary

Mohulagway

English

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.

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Example 1

Mohulagway siya sa kinabuhi sa baryo pinaagi sa iyang sinulat.

He or she portrays village life through writing.

Example 2

Gihulagway sa pintor ang nawong sa babaye.

The painter portrayed the woman face.

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