Kabalyete (en. Young gentleman)

ka-ba-lye-te

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

A young man who typically has good manners and is respectful to others.

Juan is a true gentleman; he always opens the door for women.

Si Juan ay isang tunay na kabalyete, palagi siyang nagbubukas ng pinto para sa mga babae.

A person who values family and tradition highly.

My father is a gentleman who teaches me proper manners.

Ang aking ama ay isang kabalyete na nagtuturo sa akin ng tamang asal.

A youth who embodies the characteristics of a noble person.

We should be gentlemen in our actions and words.

Dapat tayong maging kabalyete sa ating mga kilos at salita.

Derived from the Spanish word 'caballero' meaning 'gentleman' or 'young men'.

to be a gentleman

to possess good manners and show respect to others

maging kabalyete

youth

Refers to young individuals, typically aged between 13 and 19 years.

kabataan

noble

A person who values proper behavior and dignity.

marangal

Accomplice or co-conspirator in a bad deed.

He didn't want to get involved because he might be seen as an accomplice.

Ayaw niyang makialam dahil baka isipin siyang kabalyete.

A person who doesn't care about what's happening around them.

He seems like an indifferent bystander, not caring at all about the chaos.

Parang kabalyete lang siya, wala talagang paki sa gulo.