Word Frequency (Worthäufigkeit) #50
Word (Wort)

Papa

Translation (Übersetzung) dad, daddy, papa
Pronunciation (Aussprache) /ˈpaːpa/
A1
Nouns
Beginner
Informal
Tags (Tags)
informal beginner nouns family people relationships
Papa is a common, affectionate term for father, used primarily in informal contexts. It's often one of the first words children learn. The word is masculine (der Papa) and follows regular noun declension patterns. In some regions, it might be spelled 'Papi' as a diminutive form. It's less formal than 'Vater' but more affectionate than 'Dad' in English.

Papa - German Nouns - Papa Meaning - Papa Translation - Papa Nouns Examples

Papa is a German Nouns

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Papa Examples (Beispiele) in English

Papa examples with English translations. See how to use Papa in sentences. Papa example sentences in English below.

Mein Papa arbeitet im Büro.
My dad works in an office.
Family description
Papa, kannst du mir helfen?
Dad, can you help me?
Direct address
Wo ist dein Papa?
Where is your dad?
Asking about family
Der Papa von Lisa ist Lehrer.
Lisa's dad is a teacher.
Possessive construction
Ich gehe mit Papa einkaufen.
I'm going shopping with dad.
Activities with family

Papa Word Family - Papa Related Words - Papa Family Members

Papa Word Family (Wortfamilie)

Papa word family includes related words, derivatives, and word forms. Learn Papa family members with meanings, translations, and usage. Explore Papa related words and expand your German vocabulary.

Diminutive Form (Verkleinerungsform)
Papi
Meaning: daddy
Example: Komm her, Papi!
Noun
Formal Equivalent (Formales Äquivalent)
Vater
Meaning: father
Example: Mein Vater ist Arzt.
Noun
Regional Variation (Regionale Variation)
Vati
Meaning: daddy
Example: Vati, ich habe Hunger.
Noun

Papa Usage - Papa Collocations - Papa Idioms - Papa Synonyms - Papa Antonyms

Papa Usage & Related Words (Verwendung & verwandte Wörter)

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Papa Collocations (Kollokationen)

Papa collocations are common word combinations that native speakers use. Learn Papa word combinations and how to use Papa with other words naturally.

lieber Papa
dear dad
High frequency
mein Papa
my dad
High frequency
Papa sagt
dad says
High frequency
Papa kommt
dad is coming
Medium frequency
Papa arbeitet
dad works
Medium frequency
Papa hilft
dad helps
Medium frequency
Papa und Mama
dad and mom
High frequency
Papa ruft an
dad calls
Medium frequency
Papa kocht
dad cooks
Low frequency
Papa liest vor
dad reads aloud
Low frequency

Papa Idioms (Redewendungen)

Papa idioms and expressions. Learn German idioms containing Papa with meanings and explanations. Master Papa expressions used in everyday German.

Papa kann alles
dad can do everything
Used to express admiration for a father's abilities, often by children
Wie Papa, so Sohn
like father, like son
The son resembles or behaves like his father
Papa wird sauer
dad gets angry
Warning that father will be upset about something
Papa hat immer recht
dad is always right
Humorous acknowledgment of paternal authority

Papa Synonyms (Synonyme)

Papa synonyms - words with similar meanings. Find alternative words for Papa and expand your German vocabulary. Learn Papa similar words and their usage.

Vater
Meaning: father
High similarity
Dad
Meaning: dad
High similarity
Papi
Meaning: daddy
High similarity
Vati
Meaning: daddy
High similarity
Erzeuger
Meaning: progenitor
Low similarity

Papa Antonyms (Antonyme)

Papa antonyms - opposite words. Learn words with opposite meanings to Papa. Discover Papa opposite words and expand your German vocabulary.

Mama
Meaning: mom, mum
Mutter
Meaning: mother
Tochter
Meaning: daughter
Sohn
Meaning: son

Papa Semantically Related Words - Papa Contextually Related Words - Papa Thematically Related Words

Papa Semantically Related Words (Semantisch verwandte Wörter)

Papa semantically related words - words that are conceptually or thematically related to Papa. Explore Papa related vocabulary and discover words in the same semantic field. Learn Papa contextually related words to expand your German vocabulary.

Familie Eltern Kind Sohn Tochter Mann Vatertag Familienvater

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