baqra
/ˈbaʔ.ra/feminine
The Maltese word for cow is baqra.
baqra is a noun used to refer to an adult female of the species Bos taurus.
Meaning: adult female of species Bos taurus (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word baqra is a feminine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word consists of 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /ˈbaʔ.ra/.
Did you know?
- Because Maltese is the only Semitic language written in the Latin alphabet, the q in baqra represents a sound that doesn't exist in English.
- In certain Maltese idiomatic expressions, referring to someone as a baqra can imply they are slow-witted or incredibly naive.
- The word baqra shares its linguistic DNA with the Arabic word baqara, meaning its roots are Semitic rather than European.
Examples in context
- Għandi baqra waħda fil-kampanja.I have one cow in the countryside.
Example conversation
Jessica and Justin are visiting a countryside farm.
- JessicaAra dik il-baqra, Justin!Look at that cow, Justin!
- JustinHija tajjba u kbira ħafna.She is good and very big.
- JessicaTħobb il-baqra tieħu n-nannu?Do you like grandfather's cow?
- JustinIyeh, hija ħelwa ħafna.Yes, she is very sweet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cow” translations and entries baqra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries baqra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
