Yak Meaning in English
word
/ˈjæk/
YAK
/jæk/
yak
Definition
A yak is a large, long-haired animal related to cows, found mainly in the mountains of Central Asia, especially Tibet. "Yak" can also mean talking a lot in an informal, sometimes annoying way.
Usage & Nuances
The noun 'yak' is both singular and plural. In informal American English, 'yak' is also a verb meaning 'to talk continuously, especially about unimportant things.' Not common in formal writing, but sometimes used humorously.
Spanish: yakPortuguese (BR): iaquePortuguese (PT): iaqueChinese (Simplified): 牦牛Chinese (Traditional): 犛牛Hindi: याकArabic: الياكBengali: যাকRussian: якJapanese: ヤクVietnamese: bò Tây Tạng - yak (nói nhiều, luyên thuyên)Korean: 야크 - 수다떨다 (비격식)Turkish: yak - gevezelik etmek (argo, konuşma dili)Urdu: یالگ (یاق: باتیں کرنا، غیر رسمی)Indonesian: yak - ngoceh (informal, bicara terus-menerus)
Example Sentences
A yak has long, thick fur to stay warm in cold mountains.
basic
We saw a yak at the zoo yesterday.
basic
The yak lives mostly in Tibet and the Himalayas.
basic
He just kept yaking about his vacation for hours.
natural
Don’t yak on while I’m trying to focus, please.
natural
That story about the yak made the whole class laugh.
natural