Bayan

Pronunciation: /baɪən/

Definitions of bayan

noun a Turkish word meaning 'bay' or 'Mr.' used as a title of respect for men

Example Sentences

A1 The bayan is a traditional Russian accordion.

A2 I bought a new bayan to learn how to play Russian folk music.

B1 The musician played a beautiful melody on the bayan.

B2 The bayan player showcased their skills at the music festival.

C1 The intricate design of the bayan made it a prized possession.

C2 The virtuoso's performance on the bayan left the audience in awe.

Examples of bayan in a Sentence

formal The bayan is a traditional Russian accordion instrument.

informal Let's go listen to some bayan music at the cultural festival.

slang I love jamming out on the bayan with my band.

figurative Her storytelling was like playing a beautiful melody on a bayan.

Grammatical Forms of bayan

• past tense: bayaned
• plural: bayans
• comparative: more bayan
• superlative: most bayan
• present tense: bayan
• future tense: will bayan
• perfect tense: have bayaned
• continuous tense: is bayaning
• singular: bayan
• positive degree: bayan
• infinitive: to bayan
• gerund: bayaning
• participle: bayaned

Origin and Evolution of bayan

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'bayan' originates from the Turkish language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in Turkish to refer to a type of poem, the meaning of 'bayan' has evolved over time to also mean a woman's blouse or a type of traditional music instrument.