Stephan Meylan News Today

When babies first start talking, their vocabulary is extremely limited. One of the first sounds babies make is "da," which could mean dad, a dog, a dot, or nothing at all.

"Human adults are bringing a set of helpful assumptions to the table to be able to understand what children say," psychologist Elika Bergelson told Newsweek.

This context-based interpretation by adults may provide valuable feedback, aiding babies in language acquisition.