Bao

BAH-oh /ˈbɑ.ɔ/

"Bao" is Sheng for goal.

Meaning

  1. noun goal. A goal in football.

Examples

  • Arsenal wamefunga bao tatu. Arsenal have scored three goals.

Similar and opposite words

Same meaning

  • Goli

Where it comes from

How it was made: Street inventions.

Questions about Bao

What does Bao mean in Sheng?

"Bao" is Sheng for goal. A goal in football.

How do you use Bao in a sentence?

"Arsenal wamefunga bao tatu." means "Arsenal have scored three goals."

How do you pronounce Bao?

Say it BAH-oh (/ˈbɑ.ɔ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

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