babe
word
/ˈbeɪb/
bayb
/bˈeɪb/
bayb
Definition
A babe can mean a baby, but in modern everyday English it is more often an informal, affectionate way to address someone you are attracted to or in a romantic relationship with.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal. Most common as a term of affection between romantic partners: 'Hey, babe.' It can sound flirtatious if used with someone you are not close to. The 'baby' meaning exists but is less common in everyday modern use than the pet-name meaning.
Spanish: bebé - cariñoPortuguese (BR): bebê - amor - gataPortuguese (PT): bebé - querido(a)Chinese (Simplified): 婴儿 - 宝贝（爱称）Chinese (Traditional): 嬰兒 - 寶貝（愛稱）Hindi: शिशु - जानूArabic: رضيع - حبيبي/حبيبتيBengali: বেবি - সোনা (প্রেমিক/প্রেমিকার জন্য আদরের শব্দ)Russian: детка - малыш (неформальное обращение)Japanese: ベイビー - ベイブ (恋人への呼びかけ) - 赤ちゃんVietnamese: babe - em yêu - bé cưngKorean: 베이베 - 자기 (연인에게 쓰는 애칭) - 아기Turkish: bebe - aşkım (samimi hitap)Urdu: بیب - جاناں (محبت بھرے انداز میں) - بچہIndonesian: sayang - babe - bayi
Example Sentences
The babe is sleeping in the next room.
basic
Good morning, babe.
basic
Babe, can you grab my phone from the kitchen?
natural
You look amazing tonight, babe.
natural
I know you're upset, babe, but we'll figure it out.
natural
He called his wife babe.
basic