Baa Meaning in English
word
ˌbiˌeɪˈeɪ
bee-AY-AY
bˈɑː
BAA
Definition
The sound that a sheep or lamb makes — usually written as 'baa' in English.
Usage & Nuances
Mainly used as onomatopoeia for the sound sheep make. Rarely used as a verb ('to baa'). Common in children's books, songs, and stories. Not used for other animal sounds.
Spanish: balido (de oveja) - bee (sonido de oveja)Portuguese (BR): bé (som de ovelha)Portuguese (PT): bé (som de ovelha)Chinese (Simplified): 咩（羊叫声）Chinese (Traditional): 咩（羊叫聲）Hindi: में में (भेड़ों की आवाज़)Arabic: ثغاء (صوت الخروف)Bengali: মেমে - mä mäRussian: беJapanese: メェーVietnamese: be be - bẹp bẹp (âm cừu kêu)Korean: 음메Turkish: mee - mee meeUrdu: ممیIndonesian: mbee - mbeek
Example Sentences
The sheep said baa.
basic
We heard a loud baa from the field.
basic
The lamb began to baa when it saw its mother.
basic
Kids love making the baa sound when they play with toy sheep.
natural
The farm was quiet except for the occasional baa.
natural
She burst out laughing when her son tried to baa like a sheep.
natural