тато
tato
The Ukrainian word for papa is тато (tato).
The term тато is the most common and widely used way to refer to a father in Ukrainian, equivalent to the English words dad or daddy.
Which one should you use?
While тато is the standard term, you may encounter other forms. Папа is an informal way to address a father affectionately, and Татко is an intimate and affectionate term similar to тато. For an even more endearing or cute way to address a dad, one can use Татусь. In contrast, the word Батько is used for more formal or official situations.
How do you pronounce it?
tato
Did you know?
- The phrase батьківщина means 'homeland' and is derived from the word батько, literally suggesting the land of one's fathers.
- Using the more formal батько to address one's own father in a casual setting can actually feel cold or even slightly disrespectful, as it lacks the necessary emotional warmth.
- While тато means 'dad', the word батько also refers to a 'forefather' or 'ancestor' when used in a historical or genealogical context.
Examples in context
- Тато сказав ні.My papa said no.This sentence demonstrates how to use тато to refer to a father who has spoken.Tatoeba #6397482 by deniko, translation #25533 by letsgolanguages
- Я зателефоную до тата й запитаю його поради.I will call my dad and ask him for advice.
- Ідемо на прогулянку, папо?Dad, shall we go for a walk?
- Мій тато дуже добрий.Mii tato duzhe dobryi.My dad is very kind.
- Де зараз твій тато?De zaraz tvii tato?Where is your dad now?
Example conversation
A daughter is talking to her father in the kitchen.
- Наталія NataliiaТато, допоможи мені, будь ласка.Tato, dopomozy meni, bud laska.Dad, please help me.
- Олександр OleksandrЗвичайно, Наталіє, що сталося?Zvichnayo, Nataliye, shcho stalosya?Of course, Nataliya, what happened?
- Наталія NataliiaЯ не можу відкрити це вікно.Ya ne mozhu vidkryty tse vikno.I cannot open this window.
- Олександр OleksandrЗараз я все зроблю.Zaraz ya vse zroblu.I will do it right now.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
