ocko
masculine
The English phrase 'daddy' can be translated into Slovak using several informal or childish forms, with ocko being the default. Wiktionary also lists apko and apík.
Meaning: (informal, usually childish) father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Slovak | Note |
|---|---|
| ocko | masculine |
| apko | masculine |
| apík | masculine |
| ocinko | masculine |
| tatík | masculine |
| tatko | masculine |
These terms are used to refer to a father in an informal or childish manner. While the words in this list are informal or diminutive, the standard, formal word for father is otec.
Which one should you use?
The form tatko is a common, slightly more mature way to say 'dad' compared to the more diminutive forms used by very young children. Other forms include apko, apík, ocinko, ocko and tatík.
How does it change in a sentence?
To express possession, such as saying 'daddy's', you would change the form tatík to the genitive form tatíkov.
Did you know?
- Using the formal otec in a casual family setting can actually sound cold or even angry, almost as if you are being intentionally distant or performing a role in a play.
- The term ocko is so common that it is occasionally used as a friendly, albeit very informal, term of address for an older man who is not your father, similar to 'old man' in some English dialects.
- While English speakers use 'daddy' primarily for young children, a Slovak adult might use the diminutive ocinko to express a sense of warmth or closeness to their father, rather than just appearing childish.
Examples in context
- Dobrý deň, tatko!Good day, daddy!
- Ahoj, tato! Ako sa máš?Hi, daddy! How are you?
- Ďakujem, ocka, že si vždy pre mňa tu.Thank you, daddy, for always being here for me.
- Ocko, pôjdeme von?Daddy, are we going outside?
- Kde je ocko?Where is daddy?
Example conversation
Dana is talking to her father Michal in the living room.
- DanaOcko, pomôžeš mi s tým?Daddy, will you help me with this?
- MichalSamozrejme, ukáž mi to.Of course, show it to me.
- DanaĎakujem, si najlepší ocko na svete.Thank you, you are the best daddy in the world.
- MichalRád ťa mám, Dana.I love you, Dana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daddy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
