Usage Note
Bulgar is borrowed from Spanish 'vulgar' and describes language, behaviour, or humour that is crude, coarse, or socially unacceptable. It is commonly used by older speakers and in formal writing. Younger Filipinos more often use the English 'bastos' or 'malaswa' for similar meanings.
Examples
" Bulgar ang kanyang biro. "
Natural Translation
His/Her joke is vulgar.
Literal Translation
Vulgar the his/her joke.
" Hindi angkop ang bulgar na biro sa pormal na okasyon. "
Natural Translation
Vulgar jokes are not appropriate at formal occasions.
Literal Translation
Not appropriate the vulgar joke at formal occasion.
" Pinagsabihan ng guro ang estudyante dahil masyadong bulgar ang mga salitang ginamit niya sa harap ng klase. "
Natural Translation
The teacher reprimanded the student because the words he used in front of the class were too vulgar.
Literal Translation
Reprimanded of-the teacher the student because too vulgar the words used he in front of-the class.
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