Biyudo (en. Widower)

bee-yoo-do

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A man who has lost his wife due to death.
My father became a widower after my mother passed away.
Ang aking ama ay naging biyudo matapos mawala ang aking ina.

Etymology

Tagalog word, derived from 'biyuda' which means widowed because of the death of a spouse.

Common Phrases and Expressions

widowed father
A father who has lost his wife.
biyudong ama

Related Words

widow
A woman who has lost her husband due to death.
biyuda
mourning
The process of grieving the death of a loved one.
pagluluksa

Slang Meanings

widower (who married for the first time but is not active in a new relationship)
Because of course, he's a widower, so those 'with benefits' won't go anywhere.
Kasi siyempre, biyudo na siya, kaya walang pupuntahan ang mga with benefits na 'yan.
grumpy (often has a negative outlook on life due to past experiences)
My dad is grumpy, so even the slightest anger piles up for him.
Biyudo yung tatay ko, kaya konting galit lang ang naiipon niya.