Translation
dad, daddy (a child's word)
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Word origin
An affectionate reduplicated form of pai ('father'), the kind of word children coin themselves, the same pattern behind English dada.
- Origin
- Portuguese (expressive coinage)
- Root
- pai
Grammar
Examples
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Daddy, can I go out to play?
.
Her dad works at a bank.
Noel.
Everyone loves Father Christmas.
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papai: worksheet, infographic and listicle
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 3, lesson 2: Words 211-220.