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baby in Afrikaans

baby in Afrikaans is baba — baby means a very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.

baby in Afrikaans

baba
noun
very young human being — see also child

What does "baby" mean?

  1. noun A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
    "The baby slept through the entire flight."
  2. noun The youngest member of a family, regardless of their actual age.
    "Even at forty, she's still the baby of the family."
  3. noun An affectionate way to address a romantic partner.
    "Hey baby, I'll be home in ten minutes."
  4. noun A project or idea someone feels strongly protective of because they created it.
    "The app was his baby — he'd spent three years building it."
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baby in a sentence

  • The baby slept through the entire flight.
  • They're expecting their first baby in the spring.
  • Even at forty, she's still the baby of the family.
  • As the baby of the team, he got the smallest desk.

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What is "baby" in Afrikaans?
"baby" in Afrikaans is baba. baby means: A very young child, from birth until walking and talking begin.
How do you use "baby" in a sentence?
Example: "The baby slept through the entire flight." In Afrikaans, "baby" is baba.
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