Emotions · Dareenka

Yaaban

Surprised

YAA-ban · Long aa in the first syllable.
Yaaban (Surprised): illustration from the Luuqad Emotions lesson

Meaning

Yaaban means surprised or amazed. It comes from yaab, surprise or wonder. To say I am surprised, say waan yaabanahay. On its own, yaab! is an exclamation, like wow.

Tip: Say yaab! when your child shows you something impressive; it means wow.

Example sentences

Waan yaabanahay.I am surprised.
Way yaaban tahay.She is surprised.

Using Yaaban at home

Point at the real thing and say "Yaaban" whenever it comes up, then let your child hear the native recording and say it back. One word used ten times in a day beats ten words drilled once. In the Luuqad app, Yaaban is taught with a picture, tested in the Emotions quiz and practised in Tap the Word.

Learn all 10 Emotions words with real voices

Faraxsan, Murugeysan, Xanaaqsan, Daallan, Buka, Yaaban and more. Then take the quiz.

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