yak
/ˈʝak/masculine
The English word yak is translated into Spanish as yak or yac.
Meaning: ox-like mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Spanish | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| yak | /ˈʝak/ | masculine |
| yac | /ʝak/ (from spelling rules) | masculine |
This noun refers to the ox-like mammal.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈʝak/
Did you know?
- The word yak is borrowed from Tibetan གཡག, which comes from a Proto-Sino-Tibetan root.
- The spelling yac might confuse an English speaker, as the letter 'c' in Spanish does not typically produce the hard 'k' sound without an accompanying 'u'.
- In Spanish, there is no specific word for the wool of a yak, so speakers use the general term lana de yak.
Examples in context
- El yak tiene mucho pelo.The yak has a lot of hair.
- Vimos un yak en el zoológico.We saw a yak at the zoo.
- Ese yak es muy grande.That yak is very large.
Example conversation
Two friends are looking at a picture book in a library.
- Lucía¿Qué animal es este, Daniel?What animal is this, Daniel?
- DanielEs un yak de las montañas.It is a yak from the mountains.
- LucíaEl yak parece muy fuerte.The yak looks very strong.
- DanielSí, es un animal impresionante.Yes, it is an impressive animal.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “yak” translations and entries yak, yac, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “from spelling rules” is derived from standard Spanish spelling, where Wiktionary gives none.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries yak, CC BY-SA 4.0.
