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    Berdugo (en. Executioner)

    /bərˈduɡo/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishTagalog
    noun
    A person tasked with executing a criminal sentenced to death.
    He is considered the state's executioner.
    Siya ay itinuturing na berdugo ng estado.
    A person who is brutal or merciless in their actions.
    The killer in the story struck fear among the people.
    Ang berdugo sa kwento ay nagdala ng takot sa mga tao.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Spanish word 'verdugo' meaning 'executioner' or 'killer'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    executioner of the law
    A person who enforces penalties according to the law.
    berdugo ng batas

    Related Words

    killing
    The act of taking a person’s life.
    pagpatay
    imprisonment
    The imprisonment of a person convicted of a crime.
    mabilanggo

    Slang Meanings

    A person or character that is tough or heartless
    That boss is such a berdugo, he doesn't care about the employees.
    Sobrang berdugo ng boss na 'yun, hindi siya nagmamalasakit sa mga empleyado.
    A killer soldier or someone with a heavy-duty job
    He is the berdugo in the story, always on a mission and fighting.
    Siya ang berdugo sa kwento, palaging may misyon at labanan.
    A person who is ruthless or has a brutal style
    His berdugo style in project making is really intense.
    Grabe ang berdugo niyang style sa paggawa ng projects, talagang sobrang seryoso.