Meanings
A male parent.
ایک مرد والد۔
ابا
aba
Common Collocations
- dad jokes
- dad's advice
- dad and son
Example Sentences
My dad loves to cook on weekends.
میرا ابا ہفتے کے آخر میں کھانا پکانا پسند کرتا ہے۔
Mera aba hafte ke aakhir mein khana pakana pasand karta hai.
Every kid thinks their dad is the best.
ہر بچہ سمجھتا ہے کہ ان کا ابا سب سے بہترین ہے۔
Har bachcha samajhta hai ke un ka aba sab se behtareen hai.
I used to play soccer with my dad when I was young.
جب میں چھوٹا تھا تو اپنے ابا کے ساتھ فوٹ بال کھیلتا تھا۔
Jab mein chhota tha to apne aba ke saath football khelta tha.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of 'dad' as a simple word that a child uses.
Picture a father playing with his children.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "dadda" — a child's term for father
First known use: 19th century
The word 'dad' has been used in English since the late 19th century. It derives from the childlike or informal forms of 'father' found in many languages.