Many words arose from children's speech, gradually grew into complex and meaningful concepts: mom, dad, woman, etc. Others remained “small”: adults use them only in communication with children or representatives of the younger generation themselves. One of the forever young definitions is “byaka”. The concept is memorable, capacious, but completely meaningless for any foreigner, since it is almost impossible to find it in official dictionaries-translators.
Mysterious etymology
Together with “beech” and “fuka” the word has long been preserved within the framework of the Russian language. Its exact origin is difficult to establish. Most likely, we are talking about onomatopoeia, the children’s attempts to pronounce something meaningful for the first time. And since their speech apparatus develops along one path, the sounds come out almost identical, which over time has fixed the concept as a kind of norm for communicating with babies.
Simple meaning
But what is hidden behind such a beautiful, partly cozy characteristic? In practice, the word "byaka" means the most unpleasant, harmful manifestations of the world:
- something bad, nasty;
- a synonym for "bad";
- value judgment of something evil.
Naturally, all three meanings appear only in the speech of young children, as well as in the conversation of an adult with such a child. Although there may be exceptions when older people use the term in an ironic manner. This is both an attempt to translate the conversation into a joke and a clear allusion to the childish behavior of the interlocutor, his unwillingness to grow up and understand basic things.
Cultural interaction
Together with his friend Buka Byaka appears in books about Winnie the Pooh. They exist only in the Russian-language version of the translation from English Woozle and Wizzle. Heroes could not imagine a specific image for mysterious creatures, but attributed to them all kinds of pranks, tricks, attempts to frighten the main characters of the story. The domestic term sometimes even penetrates the political arena as a mockery of opponents.
Appropriateness of use
Is it okay to say “byak” to someone? Well, if only you are a child! Contemporaries prefer to hear a more accurate reason for dissatisfaction with a thing or person. An abstract claim that they are “bad” is considered inappropriate even in ordinary conversation.
In documents and in business negotiations, the use of the word can be harmful for further interaction with potential partners and clients. People around them may feel that they are being bullied.
Use the lexicon wisely, and then no imagined pest will hurt!