Daddy Meaning in English
word
/ˈdædi/
DA-dee
/dˈædi/
DA-dee
Definition
A child's way of saying 'father'; a term of affection or endearment for one's dad.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal, mostly used by young children or within families. Sometimes used playfully or romantically by adults, but can sound childish outside those contexts. "Daddy" is more intimate than simply saying "dad".
Spanish: papi - papáPortuguese (BR): papaiPortuguese (PT): papá - paizinhoChinese (Simplified): 爸爸 (口语)Chinese (Traditional): 爸爸 (口語)Hindi: डैडी - पापा (प्यार से)Arabic: بابا (محبب) - دادِيBengali: বাবা - ড্যাডি (আদরস্বরূপ)Russian: папа - папочкаJapanese: パパVietnamese: bố - ba - papaKorean: 아빠Turkish: baba - babacımUrdu: ابو - ڈیڈی (محبت سے)Indonesian: ayah - papa
Example Sentences
Can you help me, daddy?
basic
I love my daddy very much.
basic
My daddy makes breakfast on Sundays.
basic
Whenever I'm scared, I call for daddy.
natural
Little kids often run to their daddy when they get hurt.
natural
Hey daddy, can we go to the park later?
natural