Baa: meaning, definitions and examples
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baa
[bษห ]
Definition
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
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:
๐ต๐น baa
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฌเคพเค
๐ฉ๐ช mรคh
๐ฎ๐ฉ baa
๐บ๐ฆ ะฑะฐะฐ
๐ต๐ฑ baa
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผ
๐ซ๐ท baa
๐ช๐ธ baa
๐น๐ท baa
๐ฐ๐ท ๋งค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ baa
๐ธ๐ฐ baa
๐จ๐ณ ๅฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ baa
๐ฎ๐ธ baa
๐ฐ๐ฟ baa
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ baa
๐ฒ๐ฝ baa