Alahero (en. Non-hero)
a-la-he-ro
Meaning & Definition
EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who is not considered a hero or lacks heroic qualities.
In the movie, the main character is a non-hero who embarks on a journey to become a hero.
Sa pelikula, ang pangunahing tauhan ay isang alahero na naglalakbay upang maging bayani.
A character in a story that is not suited for heroic roles.
His persona as a non-hero conveyed lessons about the true meaning of courage.
Ang kanyang pagkatao bilang alahero ay nagdala ng mga aral tungkol sa tunay na kahulugan ng katapangan.
A term in stories or narratives that refers to an inconspicuous character.
There are many non-heroes in his story who became an inspiration to readers.
Maraming alahero sa kanyang kwento na naging inspirasyon sa mga mambabasa.
Etymology
Derived from the combination of the Filipino word for 'none' or 'without' and the English word 'hero'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
non-hero in the story
a character that is not a hero in the story.
alahero sa kwento
not everyone can be a hero
everyone has their own role, there are non-heroes.
hindi lahat ay maaaring maging bayani
Related Words
hero
A person who possesses heroic qualities and fights for the greater good.
bayani
diminisher
A person or thing that removes value or significance.
taga-bawas
Slang Meanings
Rescuer or hero in a situation, often used in games or in real life.
Because of his quick reaction, he was the hero of the group when his friend had an accident.
Dahil sa mabilis na reaksyon niya, siya ang alahero ng grupo nang maaksidente ang kaibigan niya.
A person who has the ability to provide solutions or help others, like a superman in the neighborhood.
Mang Juan is the hero of the barangay, he's always there during emergencies.
Si Mang Juan ang alahero ng barangay, lagi siyang andyan kapag may emergency.
A person who is naturally helpful or caring towards others.
No doubt, Carla is truly a hero to the kids at school.
Walang duda, alahero talaga si Carla sa mga bata sa eskwelahan.