Bey

Pronunciation: /beɪ/

Definitions of bey

noun a chief or leader of a tribe or clan in certain parts of the Middle East or Africa

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a bey playing with a ball at the park.

A2 The bey in the movie was very brave and heroic.

B1 The bey of the tribe was respected by all the members.

B2 The bey's leadership skills were evident in times of crisis.

C1 The bey's legacy continued to inspire future generations.

C2 The bey's reign marked a period of prosperity for the kingdom.

Examples of bey in a Sentence

formal The bey of the region was known for his fair and just rule.

informal I heard that the bey is throwing a grand party next weekend.

slang That bey is always up to something, you never know what he's planning.

figurative She was the bey of the dance floor, commanding everyone's attention with her moves.

Grammatical Forms of bey

• past tense: beyed
• plural: beys
• comparative: more bey
• superlative: most bey
• present tense: bey
• future tense: will bey
• perfect tense: have beyed
• continuous tense: is beying
• singular: bey
• positive degree: bey
• infinitive: to bey
• gerund: beying
• participle: beyed

Origin and Evolution of bey

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Turkish

Story behind the word: The word 'bey' originated from the Turkish word 'bey', which means chief or leader.

Evolution of the word: The term 'bey' was initially used to refer to a chief or leader in Turkish society. Over time, it was adopted by other cultures, such as the Ottoman Empire, where it was used to refer to provincial governors. In modern times, 'bey' is often used as a title of respect in various contexts, such as addressing a man in a formal or polite manner.