Meaning
bay, inlet
- a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward
In a sentence
La barca ha trovato rifugio in una baia riparata.
The boat found shelter in a sheltered bay.
Dalla scogliera si vede l'intera baia con le sue acque limpide.
From the cliff, one can see the entire bay with its clear waters.
Ci sono molte piccole baie isolate lungo questa costa.
There are many small, secluded bays along this coast.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| baia | feminine · singular |
| baie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular feminine noun with plural 'baie'.
- Similar to 'golfo', but 'baia' is usually smaller and more sheltered.