Papa
Papa
Papa (pronounced: /pɑːpɑː/) is a term used in many languages as an affectionate term for father. The term has its origins in the Latin word 'pater' which means 'father'.
Etymology
The term 'Papa' is believed to have originated from the Latin word 'pater', which translates to 'father'. It is also related to the Greek word 'pappas', a term of endearment for father. The term has been adopted by many languages, including English, French, Spanish, and Italian, among others.
Related Terms
- Father: A male parent.
- Dad: A colloquial term for a father.
- Pater: The Latin term for father.
- Pappas: A Greek term of endearment for father.
Pronunciation
The term 'Papa' is pronounced as /pɑːpɑː/. The stress is on the first syllable, and both 'a's are pronounced as the 'a' in 'father'.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Papa
- Wikipedia's article - Papa
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Languages: - East Asian
中文,
日本,
한국어,
South Asian
हिन्दी,
Urdu,
বাংলা,
తెలుగు,
தமிழ்,
ಕನ್ನಡ,
Southeast Asian
Indonesian,
Vietnamese,
Thai,
မြန်မာဘာသာ,
European
español,
Deutsch,
français,
русский,
português do Brasil,
Italian,
polski