baan

English Definition

born

Etymology

• (Derived from English born.)

Examples

• "Jiizas did baan iina Betliyem, wan toun iina Judiya."

  Jesus was born in Bethlehem, a town in Judea.

• "Evribadi baan frii an iikwal wid rispek fi demself an wid raits."

  All human beings are born free and equal in dignity and rights.

Where you'd hear it

These tags describe the situations or styles of speech where this word commonly appears — for example at church, in everyday chat, or in dancehall lyrics.

• Religious Heard in church, Bible reading, prayer, or spiritual gatherings.
• Formal Careful, written-style speech — less slang, more like a sermon or official text.