táta
[ˈtaːta]
The Czech word for dad is táta.
táta is used as an informal noun to refer to a father.
Meaning: informal: a father (noun)
Which one should you use?
táta is the informal equivalent of the formal word otec, which means father.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. When táta is the direct object, it becomes tátu. When you are giving something to dad (the dative case), use tátovi. The plural form for multiple dads is tátové.
Did you know?
- The word táta is a linguistic cousin to the English word 'dad', as both likely descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root used by infants globally.
- While táta is common, many Czech children use the diminutive tatínek to sound more affectionate and sweet when speaking to or about their father.
- The word táta is part of a wider Slavic pattern where the 't' sound is used for father figures, mirroring how the 'm' sound is used for mothers.
Examples in context
- Kde je můj táta?Where is my dad?This sentence is useful for asking about the location of táta.Tatoeba #8742177 by aldar, translation #595504 by CK
- Táta šel zrovna ven.Dad just now went out.This sentence is useful for stating that táta went out.Tatoeba #5896570 by idle, translation #5896320 by peterius
- Můj táta koupil krávu.My dad bought a cow.This sentence is useful for describing an action performed by táta.Tatoeba #8763330 by Ergulis, translation #8763329 by deniko
- Ahoj, táto. Jak se máš?Hi, dad. How are you?
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Tereza and Tomáš are talking about their plans for the weekend.
- TomášPojedeš s námi na víkend?Are you going with us for the weekend?
- TerezaAno, můj táta nás doveze.Yes, my dad will drive us.
- TomášTo je super, díky.That's great, thanks.
- TerezaRáda mu to řeknu.I'll be happy to tell him.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry táta, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries táta, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
