Baa: meaning, definitions and examples

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baa

 

[bษ‘ห ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

animal sound

To make the characteristic cry of a sheep. This sound is usually made by sheep when they are trying to communicate, especially when they desire attention or are in distress.

Synonyms

bleat, call, cry.

Examples of usage

  • The sheep began to baa loudly when they saw their farmer.
  • We could hear the sheep baaing in the distance.
  • Sheep baa to call their lambs back.
  • During the farm visit, the children were amused by the loud baa of the sheep.

Interesting Facts

Animal Communication

  • Sheep use different sounds, including 'baa,' to communicate their feelings or needs to each other.
  • A mother's 'baa' can help her lamb recognize her, highlighting the importance of sounds in animal bonding.

Cultural References

  • Many children's songs and nursery rhymes include 'baa' to make learning fun, such as 'Baa, Baa, Black Sheep'.
  • In some cultures, sheep and their sounds symbolize peace and pastoral life, often featured in art and literature.

Phonetics

  • The sound 'baa' is composed of a voiced bilabial stop (b) followed by an open back unrounded vowel (aa), making it pleasing to hear.
  • Sounds like 'baa' are examples of onomatopoeia, where words imitate the sounds they describe, helping language learners connect sound with meaning.

Farming

  • Sheep are often raised for their wool, meat, and milk, with 'baa' reflecting their presence in agricultural settings.
  • Farmers pay close attention to the sounds their animals make, including 'baa', as it can indicate distress or health issues.

Translations

Translations of the word "baa" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น baa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคพเค…

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช mรคh

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ baa

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะฐะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท baa

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ baa

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท baa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋งค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŽุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baa

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ baa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ’ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ baa

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ baa