아빠
appa[a̠p͈a̠]
The Korean word for 'dada' is 아빠 (appa).
This term refers to the cultural movement known as dadaism.
Meaning: cultural movement (noun)
How do you pronounce it?
appa
Did you know?
- The word 아빠 is a fused form of 아비, meaning 'father', and the vocative particle -아, which is used when calling out to someone.
- While 아빠 is used for 'dad', the formal term for 'father' is 아버지, and using the informal version with elders can be seen as disrespectful.
- In some traditional contexts, 아비 was used by a father to refer to himself when speaking to others about his son, rather than as a title.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry 아빠, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries 아빠, CC BY-SA 4.0.
