та́то
tátomasculine
The English word daddy can be translated into Ukrainian as та́то (táto) or тату́сь.
Meaning: (informal, usually childish) father (noun)
Ways to say it
| Ukrainian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| та́то | táto | masculine |
| тату́сь | tatúsʹ | masculine |
The phrase refers to a father. It is used in informal contexts, often by children.
Which one should you use?
While та́то is the standard word for father, тату́сь is a more affectionate, diminutive form equivalent to 'daddy'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word та́то is a noun that remains the same in the nominative and accusative cases when referring to a person.
How do you pronounce it?
táto
Did you know?
- If you want to sound more rugged or authoritative, you might encounter the word ба́тя. It carries a much tougher, more commanding connotation than the gentle та́то used in most households.
- The suffix used to create тату́сь from та́то is a productive tool in Ukrainian used to transform neutral nouns into terms of endearment.
- While та́то is the common word for 'daddy', the formal word батько́ is used in official documents and high literature to denote the legal role of a father.
Examples in context
- Тато, я тебе люблю.Daddy, I love you.
- Тато, допоможи мені, будь ласка.Daddy, help me, please.
- Подякуй татові за його терпіння.Thank dad for his patience.
- Мій та́то дуже добрий.Mii tato duzhe dobryi.My daddy is very kind.
- Та́то приніс мені подарунок.Tato prinis meni podarunok.Daddy brought me a gift.
Example conversation
A child is talking to their mother about their father.
- Дмитро DmytroМамо, коли прийде та́то?Mamo, koly pryide tato?Mom, when is daddy coming?
- Ірина IrynaДмитро, та́то скоро буде вдома.Dmytro, tato skoro bude vdoma.Dmytro, daddy will be home soon.
- Дмитро DmytroЯ дуже чекаю на та́то!Ya duzhe chekayu na tato!I am waiting for daddy very much!
- Ірина IrynaЯ знаю, сонечко, він уже їде.Ya znayu, sonechko, vin uzhe yide.I know, sweetheart, he is already on his way.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “daddy” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
