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savage in Dutch

savage in Dutch is barbaars, wild, onbeschaafd — savage means extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

savage in Dutch

barbaars
adj
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
wild
adj
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
barbaars
adj
Barbaric; not civilized.
onbeschaafd
adj
Barbaric; not civilized.
onbeschoft
adj
Barbaric; not civilized.

What does "savage" mean?

  1. adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
    "The animal launched a savage attack on its prey."
  2. adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
    "That diss track was absolutely savage."
  3. verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
    "The dog savaged the mailman's bag."
  4. noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.
    "The wolf was portrayed in the story as a savage of the forest."
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savage in a sentence

  • The animal launched a savage attack on its prey.
  • Critics gave the film a savage review.
  • That diss track was absolutely savage.
  • The dog savaged the mailman's bag.

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What is "savage" in Dutch?

"savage" in Dutch is barbaars, wild, onbeschaafd. savage means: Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

How do you use "savage" in a sentence?

Example: "The animal launched a savage attack on its prey." In Dutch, "savage" is barbaars, wild, onbeschaafd.

Are there other ways to say "savage" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "savage": barbaars, wild, onbeschaafd, onbeschoft.

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