savage in Dutch
savage in Dutch is barbaars, wild, onbeschaafd — savage means extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
savage in Dutch
barbaars
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
wild
Wild; not cultivated or tamed.
barbaars
Barbaric; not civilized.
onbeschaafd
Barbaric; not civilized.
onbeschoft
Barbaric; not civilized.
What does "savage" mean?
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adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.
"The animal launched a savage attack on its prey."
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adj Informally, impressively bold, harsh, or brilliant — often used as a compliment for a sharp comeback or move.
"That diss track was absolutely savage."
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verb To attack fiercely, or to criticise something harshly.
"The dog savaged the mailman's bag."
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noun An outdated and offensive term once used for a member of an indigenous or "uncivilised" society; now mainly used to mean a fierce or wild creature or person.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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