Barbar Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Barbar" is mainly used as noun meaning "barbarian", "savage" or "barbaric". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "Barbar"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Barbar
  • Plural: die Barbaren

Meanings of "Barbar" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "Uncivilized or brutal person"

"Barbar", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Barbar zerstörte das Dorf.The barbarian destroyed the village.
  2. Ein Barbar kennt keine Gnade.A barbarian knows no mercy.
  3. Die Taten des Barbar waren furchtbar.The barbarian's deeds were terrible.

2.) "Brutal or uncivilized (adjective)"

"Barbar", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Verhalten war barbar und unentschuldbar.His behavior was barbaric and inexcusable.
  2. Die barbaren Methoden schockierten alle.The barbaric methods shocked everyone.
  3. Er zeigte eine barbare Gleichgültigkeit.He showed barbaric indifference.
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