băiat

== Romanian == === Etymology === Most likely originated as the past participle of băia (“to care for an infant”). Compare băiată. Less likely, derived from bărbat (“man”), which is phonetically difficult. Other theories suggest a connection to Medieval Latin balietus, from baietus (“page, serving boy”). === Pronunciation === IPA(key): [bəˈjat] === Noun === băiat m (plural băieți) boy ==== Declension ==== ==== See also ==== bărbat fată femeie ==== References ====