Translation of Kazakh word "баба" to English
баба
/bɑbɑ/
Meaning
NounOne from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
How to use
Respectful term for ancestor or forefather. Often used in the pair 'ата-баба' (ancestors/forebears).
🇬🇧 English
ancestor
Example
Менің ата-бабам патша болған
My ancestor was king
Мен ата-бабамды құрметтеймін
I respect my ancestors
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Common phrases
- бабалар өсиеті— legacy/bequest of ancestors
- ұлы баба— great ancestor
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What does the Kazakh word "баба" mean?▼
The Kazakh word "баба" means "ancestor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Менің ата-бабам патша болған" (which translates as "My ancestor was king").
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