Kultibado (en. Cultivated)

/kul.ti.ba.do/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
A type of person with a high level of education and knowledge.
Maria is a cultivated individual who always reads books.
Si Maria ay isang kultibado na indibidwal na palaging nagbabasa ng mga libro.
A person with good manners and is pleasant in dealing with others.
We should learn from the cultivated people around us.
Dapat tayong matuto mula sa mga kultibado na tao sa ating paligid.
A person with sharp intellect and able to discuss difficult subjects.
The cultivated individuals in academia provide meaningful discussions in their lectures.
Ang mga kultibado sa akademya ay nagbibigay ng makabuluhang talakayan sa kanilang mga lektura.

Etymology

Combination of the words 'kulti' and 'bado'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

cultivated mind
A mind that has a high level of knowledge and critical thinking.
kultibadong isip
cultivated in conversation
A person who has the ability to communicate effectively and is knowledgeable on many subjects.
kultibado sa usapan

Related Words

culture
The entirety of beliefs, traditions, and customs of a group of people.
kultura
education
The process of acquiring knowledge and skills through study.
edukasyon

Slang Meanings

rude or loud person
No matter what you do, Jino still acts like a kultibado.
Si Jino, kahit anong gawin mo, kultibado pa rin iyon sa pagkilos.
seems arrogant or cocky
Why do you talk like that? You're acting kultibado.
Bakit ganyan ka makipag-usap? Kultibado ka eh.
someone who is all drama or a show-off
Don't mind him, he's just kultibado, all noise.
Huwag mo na siyang pansinin, kultibado lang 'yan, puro ingay.
restless and hyperactive
The kid is really kultibado, can't sit still.
Ang bata, kultibado talaga, hindi mapakali sa upuan.