No. 4,191 in Dutch
barbaros
The Dutch word "barbaros" means "barbarian" or refers to someone uncivilized or foreign.
In a sentence
De krijgers werden vaak als barbaros beschouwd vanwege hun manier van vechten.
The warriors were often considered barbaros due to their way of fighting.
Here, "barbaros" is an adjective and descriptive noun borrowed from ancient usage, indicating someone uncivilized or non-conforming to the speaker's standards.
Tijdens het verhaal gebruikte de schrijver het concept van barbaros om een vreemdeling te beschrijven.
During the story, the author used the concept of barbaros to describe a foreigner.
In this example, "barbaros" captures its historical meaning referring to foreign or outside groups, highlighting a cultural or societal distinction.
In oude teksten wordt barbaros vaak gezien als iemand buiten de beschaving.
In old texts, barbaros is often seen as someone outside civilization.
Here, "barbaros" is portrayed with its classical sense, showcasing historical perceptions of outsiders or different societies.
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