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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.