barība

See also: barībā

Latvian

Etymology

From bar(ot) (“to feed”) +‎ -ība.

Noun

barība f (4th declension)

  1. food, nutrients
    barības vielas ― food substances (= nutrients)
    veselīga, garšīga barība ― healthy, tasty food
  2. (for animals) forage, fodder
    sagatavot, izēdināt lopiem barību ― prepare, feed the farm animals food
    barības deva ― food ration
    rupjā barība (siens, salmi u. tml.) ― rough/coarse food (hay, straw, etc.)
    sulīga barība (sakņaugi, skābbarība u. tml.) ― juicy food (roots, silage, etc.)

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