Pronunciation: /ˈɑːbə/

Definitions of aba

noun a traditional woven cloth worn by the Igbo people of Nigeria

Example Sentences

A1 I saw an aba hanging on the tree.

A2 The aba fruit is popular in some regions for its sweet taste.

B1 The local market sells fresh abas during the summer season.

B2 The aba tree is known for its resilience in harsh weather conditions.

C1 Botanists study the unique properties of the aba plant for research purposes.

C2 The aba industry plays a significant role in the economy of the region.

interjection an exclamation of surprise or disbelief

Example Sentences

A1 Aba! That's a big dog!

A2 Aba! I can't believe it's already time to go.

B1 Aba! What a beautiful sunset.

B2 Aba! I never expected to see you here.

C1 Aba! I must say, this is quite impressive.

C2 Aba! Your performance was outstanding.

Examples of aba in a Sentence

formal The aba is a traditional Igbo cloth worn by men during special occasions.

informal I need to get my aba tailored before the wedding next week.

slang I love how stylish you look in that aba!

figurative His words were like a protective aba, shielding her from the harsh reality.

Grammatical Forms of aba

past tense

abated

plural

abas

comparative

more aba

superlative

most aba

present tense

abas

future tense

will aba

perfect tense

have abad

continuous tense

is abating

singular

aba

positive degree

aba

infinitive

to aba

gerund

abating

participle

abated

Origin and Evolution of aba

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Aramaic
Story behind the word: The word 'aba' originated from the Aramaic language, where it means 'father'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'aba' has been adopted into various languages and cultures, often used to refer to a male parental figure or as a term of respect for an older man.