bark in Afrikaans
bark in Afrikaans is blaf, geblaf — bark means to make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
bark in Afrikaans
blaf
short, loud, explosive utterance
geblaf
short, loud, explosive utterance
What does "bark" mean?
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verb To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
"The dog barked wildly at the mail carrier."
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verb To speak in a sharp, loud, commanding tone.
"The sergeant barked orders at the new recruits."
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noun The tough outer covering of a tree's trunk and branches.
"The bark of the old oak was rough and deeply grooved."
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noun The sharp sound a dog makes.
"His bark was worse than his bite."
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bark in a sentence
- The dog barked wildly at the mail carrier.
- Our neighbour's puppy barks whenever someone walks past the garden gate.
- The sergeant barked orders at the new recruits.
- The manager barked at the waiter to hurry up with the order.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "bark" in Afrikaans?
"bark" in Afrikaans is blaf, geblaf. bark means: To make the sharp, loud vocal sound typical of dogs.
How do you use "bark" in a sentence?
Example: "The dog barked wildly at the mail carrier." In Afrikaans, "bark" is blaf, geblaf.
Are there other ways to say "bark" in Afrikaans?
Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "bark": blaf, geblaf.
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