barks
word · lemma: bark
/ˈbɑɹks/
barks
/bˈɑːks/
bahks
Definition
Makes the sound that dogs produce; also refers to speaking in a loud, sharp voice. The most common use refers to the sound of a dog.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for dogs or similar animals. Can also describe a person speaking sharply ("He barks orders"). Not to be confused with 'bark' meaning tree covering. Common with subject pronouns: 'The dog barks', 'She barks at strangers'.
Spanish: ladraPortuguese (BR): latePortuguese (PT): ladraChinese (Simplified): 叫（狗叫）Chinese (Traditional): 叫（狗叫）Hindi: भौंकता हैArabic: ينبحBengali: ঘেউ ঘেউ করে - চেঁচায় (কঠোরভাবে)Russian: лает - резко командует (человек)Japanese: 吠える - 怒鳴る (人の場合)Vietnamese: sủa - quát (người)Korean: 짖다 - 소리치다 (명령할 때)Turkish: havlamak - sertçe bağırmakUrdu: بھونکتا ہے - سختی سے حکم دیناIndonesian: menggonggong - membentak (untuk manusia)
Example Sentences
The dog barks loudly every night.
basic
She always barks when she sees the mailman.
basic
The little puppy barks at his reflection.
basic
My neighbor's dog barks at everything that moves.
natural
The coach barks instructions from the sidelines.
natural
She barks orders but hardly ever helps herself.
natural