dad
dad is the Romani word for dad.
The term is used as an informal noun to refer to a father.
Meaning: informal: a father (noun)
Did you know?
- The phonetic similarity between the Romani dad and the English 'dad' is a coincidence and they are not historically related.
- While dad refers to a father, its linguistic roots link it to the Hindi word dādā, which actually means 'grandfather'.
- In some Romani dialects, the word dad can be used as a general term of respect for any older male figure in the community, not just a biological father.
Example conversation
Jovan is talking to his sister Luminita about their father.
- JovanKadé o dad?Where is dad?
- LuminitaO dad siel mui gajxo.Dad is in the garden.
- JovanO dad dikan i phuralya.Dad is looking at the flowers.
- LuminitaAndu o kher dža!Go into the house!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry dad, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries dad, CC BY-SA 4.0.
