From root: labas
Usage Note
Tagalabas refers to someone who is from outside a specific community, home, or organization. It is often used to distinguish non-members from members of a group.
Examples
" Tagalabas siya rito. "
Natural Translation
He is an outsider here.
Literal Translation
Outsider he here.
" Bawal pumasok ang mga tagalabas. "
Natural Translation
Outsiders are forbidden to enter.
Literal Translation
Forbidden to-enter the outsiders.
" Kahit matagal na siyang nakatira sa nayon, itinuturing pa rin siyang tagalabas ng ilang matatandang residente. "
Natural Translation
Even though he has lived in the village for a long time, some elderly residents still consider him an outsider.
Literal Translation
Even-though long-already he living in village, considered still he outsider of some elderly residents.
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