Dad - translation, pronunciation and examples
dad
informal father
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папа и сын
совет папы
машина папы
дом папы
день рождения папы
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Neutral, common informal term for one's father.
Informal, chiefly North American term for father; friendly, colloquial.
More formal or neutral than 'dad'; used in formal contexts, documents, or when emphasizing role.
Someone who acts as a father in influence or support but is not necessarily the biological father.
Colloquial; can mean one's father ('my old man') or any older man; tone can be affectionate or blunt.
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What's the difference between dad / pop / father / father figure / old man
Neutral, common informal term for one's father.
My dad is at work.
Мой папа на работе.
My pop told me a funny story.
Мой папа рассказывал забавную историю.
More formal or neutral than 'dad'; used in formal contexts, documents, or when emphasizing role.
His father is a teacher.
Его отец — учитель.
Someone who acts as a father in influence or support but is not necessarily the biological father.
He became a father figure to many children in the neighbourhood.
Он стал отцовской фигурой для многих детей в районе.
Colloquial; can mean one's father ('my old man') or any older man; tone can be affectionate or blunt.
My old man cooks great meals.
Мой (разговорно) папа отлично готовит.
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dad translation: папа. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dad
/ˈdæd/
dad translation
папа
dad examples
Her dad reads her a story before bed.
dad transcription
/ˈdæd/, /ˈdæd/
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dad meaning: what does it mean?
informal father
dad pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dad is pronounced as /ˈdæd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dad definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her dad reads her a story before bed. Translation: Её папа читает ей сказку перед сном.
Is dad part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, dad (папа) can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dad part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, dad (папа) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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