balbiru

Tausug

Alternative forms

  • barbiru

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish barbero via Chavacano. Compare Cebuano barbero and Tagalog barbero.

Pronunciation

  • (Sinūgan Parianun) IPA(key): /balbiɾu/ [bal.bɪˈɾu]
  • Rhymes: -u
  • Syllabification: bal‧bi‧ru

Noun

balbiru (Sulat Sūg spelling بَلْبِرُ) (Philippines)

  1. a barber, hairdresser
    Synonym: tukang buhuk
    Balbiru in naggunting sin buhuk ku.
    The barber cut my hair.
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