Barbaro (en. Barbarian)

/barˈbaro/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A person who may be regarded as uncivilized or lacking in cultural standards.
They regarded those not part of their society as barbarians.
Itinuturing nilang barbaro ang mga hindi kasali sa kanilang lipunan.
A person with violent behavior and no social etiquette.
His behavior seemed barbaric to his colleagues.
Ang kanyang ugali ay tila isang barbaro sa mga kasamahan niya.
A person whose behavior is unusual or bizarre.
Barbarians are often depicted in our myths.
Ang mga barbaro ay madalas na nakikita sa ating mga alamat.

Etymology

From Latin 'barbarus' meaning 'lives or people outside of civilization.'

Common Phrases and Expressions

barbaric behavior
having violent or uncivilized behavior
barbaro ang asal

Related Words

barbarism
A type of language usage characterized by incorrect grammar or structure.
barbarismo

Slang Meanings

too brutal or ruthless
Their fight was insane! The players were really barbaric.
Ang laban nila, grabe! Ang barbaro talaga ng mga player.
fierce or strong in something
He's barbaric in playing basketball; he's always the top scorer.
Barbaro siyang maglaro ng basketball, lagi siyang top scorer.
rude or mannerless
Don't be barbaric in front of people.
Huwag kang maging barbaro sa harap ng mga tao.