Bua
Bua is the German word for boy or young man in Bavarian and Austrian dialects.
The term refers to a boy or a young man.
Is it said differently in some regions?
Bua is a dialectal form used specifically in Bavaria and Austria rather than in Standard German.
How does it change in a sentence?
In many Bavarian dialects, the plural form of Bua is Buam.
Did you know?
- In many Bavarian dialects, you can turn 'Bua' into an adjective by adding a suffix, such as in 'buamdig', to describe someone who acts like a typical young man.
- In some Bavarian contexts, the phrase a braver Bua does not just mean a 'well-behaved boy', but can be used to describe a young man who is hardworking and reliable.
- The word 'Bua' is often used in traditional Bavarian folk songs and 'Ländler' dances to describe a charming young man or a sweetheart.
Examples in context
- Der Bua spielt im Garten.The boy is playing in the garden.
- Ist das dein Bua?Is that your boy?
- Ein kleiner Bua läuft über die Straße.A little boy is running across the street.
Example conversation
Maximilian and Laura are watching children play in a park.
- MaximilianSchau mal, der Bua dort ist sehr schnell.Look, that boy over there is very fast.
- LauraJa, er rennt wirklich schnell!Yes, he is running really fast!
- MaximilianHoffentlich fällt der Bua nicht hin.I hope the boy doesn't fall down.
- LauraEr ist sehr vorsichtig.He is being very careful.
