papa
The Latin word for daddy is papa.
papa is an informal, usually childish term used to refer to a father or to address a father affectionately.
Meaning: (informal, usually childish) father (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word changes its ending depending on how it functions in a sentence. Use papam when daddy is the direct object of a verb. Use papae to indicate possession or a relationship to daddy, such as 'of daddy'. Use papā when you are addressing daddy directly.
Did you know?
- The title of the Pope is derived from papa, which originally meant 'daddy' in Greek.
Examples in context
- Papa venit ad me.Daddy is coming to me.
- Cave, papa est hic.Watch out, daddy is here.
Example conversation
A young girl is looking for her father in the house.
- ClaudiaUbi est papa?Where is daddy?
- LuciusPapa in horto est.Daddy is in the garden.
- ClaudiaEum videre volo!I want to see him!
- LuciusIter ad hortum faciamus.Let's go to the garden.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries papa, CC BY-SA 4.0.
