baa

word

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 mä Russian: бе Japanese: メェー Vietnamese: be be - bẹp bẹp (âm cừu kêu)Korean: 음메 Turkish: mee - mee mee Urdu: ممی Indonesian: 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