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ba

//ˈba/ | /ˈba/ | /ˈba/ | /ˈba/ | /ˈba//
Polishparticleintjconj

Definitions

  1. 1.
    nay, or rather, or should I say, moreover, hell (used to say that what has been said thus far is true but could be said more accurately)
    • To danie jest dobre, ba, przepyszne!

      This dish is good, nay, delicious!

  2. 2.
    duh, obviously (used when the speaker believes what has been said is obvious)
    • „On jest trochę głupi, co?” „Ba!”

      “He's a little dumb, isn't he?” “Duh!”

  3. 3.
    denotes disappointment; bah
  4. 4.
    used to urge a command.
  5. 5.
    Introduces a continued statement; well, so
  6. 6.
    Used to answer a question; well
  7. 7.
    Used to respond to a request; unfortunately
  8. 8.
    Adds to a statement furthermore
  9. 9.
    obsoletethat's easy to say
  10. 10.
    obsoletewell, well
  11. 11.
    obsoletethat's another thing
  12. 12.
    Denotes surprise; there you have it!
  13. 13.
    but; just

Synonyms & related words

Etymology

Inherited from Old Polish ba.

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