Kasalbahihan (en. Savagery)

/ka-sal-ba-hee-han/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
Condition of being ferocious or fierce.
The savagery of animals in the jungle is part of their natural behavior.
Ang kasalbahihan ng mga hayop sa gubat ay bahagi ng kanilang likas na ugali.
Behavior that is reckless or savage.
His savagery instilled fear in the people around.
Ang kanyang kasalbahihan ay nagdulot ng takot sa mga tao sa paligid.
Reflection of the fierce state of nature.
The savagery of nature can be seen in the wars among animals.
Ang kasalbahihan ng kalikasan ay maaaring makita sa mga digmaan sa mga hayop.

Etymology

Derived from the word 'salba', which means 'help' or 'rescue', and 'buhay'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

savagery of man
The violent or cruel behavior of humans.
kasalbahihan ng tao

Related Words

help
An act of assistance or rescue.
salba
life
The state of being alive.
buhay

Slang Meanings

Kind or favored by people.
Of course, I won't be kasalbahihan to my friends, I'm always ready to help.
Siyempre, hindi ako magkakasalbahihan sa mga kaibigan ko, lagi akong handang tumulong.
Sociable or easy to get along with.
My sibling is really kasalbahihan, everyone likes to talk to her.
Yung kapatid ko, talagang kasalbahihan, lahat ng tao ay gusto siyang kausapin.
Generous or warmly helpful.
She is really kasalbahihan, even to strangers, she still helps out.
Kasalbahihan talaga siya, kahit hindi niya kilala, tumutulong pa rin.