Baa: meaning, definitions and examples
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baa
[ bษห ]
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.
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
Etymology
The word 'baa' is an onomatopoeic term that imitates the sound made by sheep. It has its origins in the Old English language, where similar sounds were used in various dialects to represent animal noises. The simple phonetic pronunciation reflects the actual sound produced by sheep. This term has been a part of English vocabulary for centuries, primarily in agricultural contexts. As sheep farming became an integral part of rural life, so did the terminology surrounding these animals. Over time, 'baa' has entered popular culture, often appearing in children's literature and songs, thus further embedding it in everyday language. Its simplicity and expressiveness make it easily recognizable and understandable across various languages and cultures.