dad
word
/ˈdæd/
DAD
/dˈæd/
DAD
Definition
An informal word for father, the male parent of a child.
Usage & Nuances
Used mostly in informal contexts, among family or close friends. Often used by children when speaking to their father. Synonymous with father but less formal. Common in spoken English.
Spanish: papá - papiPortuguese (BR): papai - paiPortuguese (PT): paiChinese (Simplified): 爸爸Chinese (Traditional): 爸爸Hindi: पापाArabic: أبBengali: বাবা - আব্বুRussian: папаJapanese: お父さんVietnamese: bố - baKorean: 아빠Turkish: babaUrdu: ابو - اباIndonesian: ayah - bapak - papa
Example Sentences
My dad works at the bank.
basic
Can you ask your dad for help?
basic
Her dad cooks dinner every night.
basic
I called my dad to tell him the good news.
natural
My dad always tells funny stories at family dinners.
natural
Hey, dad, can you fix my bike?
natural