Rude in Tagalog

Rude in Tagalog is “Bastos” – the most common word for impolite, disrespectful, or offensive behavior. Filipinos place high value on respect and courtesy, so being “bastos” is considered a serious character flaw. From crude language to disrespectful actions, learn the various ways Tagalog expresses rudeness and the cultural importance of proper manners in Filipino society.

[Words] = Rude

[Definition]:

• Rude /ruːd/
• Adjective 1: Offensively impolite or bad-mannered; discourteous.
• Adjective 2: Roughly made or done; lacking subtlety or sophistication.
• Adjective 3: Abrupt or harsh in manner or speech.

[Synonyms] = Bastos, Walang galang, Walang modo, Malupit, Magaspang, Sutil

[Example]:

Ex1_EN: It was rude of him to interrupt the speaker during the presentation.
Ex1_PH: Bastos sa kanya na magsalita habang nagsasalita ang tagapagsalita sa presentasyon.

Ex2_EN: The customer complained about the rude service at the restaurant.
Ex2_PH: Ang customer ay nagreklamo tungkol sa walang modo na serbisyo sa restawran.

Ex3_EN: Don’t be rude to your elders, always show respect.
Ex3_PH: Huwag kang maging walang galang sa iyong mga nakakatanda, laging magpakita ng paggalang.

Ex4_EN: His rude comments offended everyone at the party.
Ex4_PH: Ang kanyang bastos na mga komento ay nag-offend sa lahat sa party.

Ex5_EN: She gave me a rude awakening when she told me the harsh truth.
Ex5_PH: Binigyan niya ako ng malupit na pagkagising nang sabihin niya sa akin ang masakit na katotohanan.