What baka means
How to say “cow” in Bisaya
baka in real sentences
Pulled from the listening library inside the app, where 3 recorded sentences use this word. Every line below is a recording, not a written-out example.
- New
Luto baka.
Cook beef.
- Intermediate
Sa pag-andam sa nilagang baka, siguroha nga humok ang karne sa panahon sa pagluto.
In preparing beef stew, ensure the meat is tender when cooking.
- Intermediate
Bisan pag mahal kaayo ang baka, usahay mo-order gihapon mi ug steak sa restaurant.
Even though beef is expensive, we sometimes still order steak at the restaurant.
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Questions about baka
What does "baka" mean in English?
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Baka means cow in Bisaya (Cebuano).
How do you pronounce "baka"?
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Baka is said ba-ka, 2 syllables. Cebuano is written phonetically, so the spelling tells you the pronunciation. There is a recording of it on this page.
How do you use "baka" in a sentence?
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"Ang baka naghatag og gatas." means "The cow gives milk.".
How common is "baka" in Bisaya?
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It is word number 505 of the 1,000 most frequent Bisaya words, and 3 of the 15,000 recorded sentences in MyBisayaTutor use it.
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