Salbahe (en. Wicked)

/sahl-bah-he/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
adjective
Shows bad behavior or character.
He was wicked when he hurt other children.
Salbahe ang kanyang ginawa nang nanakit siya ng ibang bata.
A person with bad or fierce behavior.
I can't talk to him because he is wicked to everyone.
Hindi ko siya kayang kausapin dahil salbahe siya sa lahat.

Common Phrases and Expressions

wicked fate
A statement referring to an unpleasant or complicated fate from destiny.
salbahe ng kapalaran

Related Words

wild beast
A term for a fierce animal or creature with bad behavior.
salbaheng ayop

Slang Meanings

mean or ruthless
Wow, our teacher is so salbahe, always scolding us!
Grabe, ang salbahe ng guro natin, lagi tayong pinapagalitan!
doesn't care about others
He's really salbahe, he doesn’t care about anyone else.
Salbahe talaga siya, hindi siya nagmamalasakit sa iba.
bad boy/bad girl
I thought he was nice, but he's actually salbahe!
Akala ko mabait siya, pero salbahe pala!