Rockabye Meaning in English

word

US

ˈrɑkəˌbaɪ

RAH-kuh-bye

UK

ˈrɒkəˌbaɪ

ROK-uh-bye

Definition

A gentle word used in lullabies and baby songs, often meaning to rock a baby to sleep or comfort a child.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in lullabies or as part of the phrase 'rockabye baby.' Rare in everyday speech; recognized mainly from children's songs. Not used as a verb in regular conversation.

• Spanish: duérmete (de canción de cuna) - arrurrú
• Portuguese (BR): nana (de canção de ninar) - embalando
• Portuguese (PT): nana (de canção de embalar) - embalar
• Chinese (Simplified): 哄宝宝睡觉 - 摇篮曲
• Chinese (Traditional): 哄寶寶睡覺 - 搖籃曲
• Hindi: लोरी (झुलाने के लिए गाना)
• Arabic: تهويدة (أغنية للأطفال) - دللي الطفل
• Bengali: রকাবাই (জোলাপালার শব্দ)
• Russian: баю-бай
• Japanese: ロッカバイ
• Vietnamese: rục-bù-bê (từ ru em bé)
• Korean: 록커바이 (자장가에서 쓰임)
• Turkish: ninni (şarkı sözü olarak)
• Urdu: راک ابائے (لوری میں استعمال ہوتا ہے)
• Indonesian: ru-rockabye (kata pengantar tidur)

Example Sentences

The song starts with 'rockabye baby on the treetop.'

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Mothers often sing 'rockabye' to their babies at night.

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The word 'rockabye' makes me think of bedtime.

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My mom used to hum 'rockabye' whenever I couldn't sleep.

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Whenever I hear 'rockabye', I feel comforted and safe.

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The gentle sound of 'rockabye' can calm even the fussiest baby.

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