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papa

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/ˈpɑːpə/ · pa-pa

A familiar or affectionate term for father.

Meanings

nouninformal

A familiar or affectionate term for father.

والد کے لیے ایک عزیز یا دوستانہ لفظ۔

پاپا

papa

Synonyms

fatherdaddaddyوالداببابا

Antonyms

motherماں

Common Collocations

  • papa's love
  • papa's advice

Example Sentences

My papa always helps me with my homework.

میرا پاپا ہمیشہ میری ہوم ورک میں مدد کرتا ہے۔

Mera papa hamesha meri homework mein madad karta hai.

I love spending time with my papa.

مجھے اپنے پاپا کے ساتھ وقت گزارنا پسند ہے۔

Mujhe apne papa ke sath waqt guzarna pasand hai.

Papa has a great sense of humor.

پاپا کا حس مزاح بہت عمدہ ہے۔

Papa ka hiss-e-mazaq bohat umda hai.

Easily Confused With

baba:While both refer to father, 'baba' is often used in a more affectionate context, often with cultural nuances.

Word Family

paternal
adjectiveوالدی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'papa' as the first word a child learns to call their father.

Imagine a loving father playing with his child.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

ماں کی گود جنت ہے۔

Maan ki god jannat hai.

A mother's lap is paradise.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "papa" — father

First known use: 14th century

The word 'papa' originates from the Latin word 'papa', which was used as a term for father or a religious leader. It has evolved into various languages as a familiar way to address one's father.