Meaning of bāra bērns | Babel Free
[bàːɾa bæ̀ːɾns]Definitions
orphan (a child who has lost one or both parents)
declension-1, masculine
Examples
“Jānim Jaunsudrabiņam bija grūta bērnība, viņš bija bāra bērns”
Jānis Jaunsudrabiņš had a rough childhood, he was an orphan
“ak tu skuķi, bāra bērns / tavu skaistu dziedašanu! / man nenāca nakti miegs, / tavu dziesmu klausoties”
oh you girl, (you) orphan / your beautiful singing! / I couldn't sleep at night, / listening to your song
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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