Pagkapapa (en. Fatherhood)

/pagkaˈpapa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog
noun
State of being a father.
Fatherhood is an important part of every person's life.
Ang pagkapapa ay isang mahalagang bahagi ng buhay ng bawat tao.
Duties or responsibilities of a father.
Fatherhood brings many responsibilities.
Ang pagkapapa ay nagdadala ng maraming responsibilidad.
Being a caregiver or protector of one's child or family.
Fatherhood includes guiding and protecting the children.
Ang pagkapapa ay kasama ang paggabay at pagprotekta sa mga anak.

Etymology

From the root word 'papa', meaning father or leader.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Fatherhood feelings
The emotional connection of a father to his child.
Damdamin ng pagkapapa
Challenges of fatherhood
The trials experienced by fathers in their roles.
Mga hamon ng pagkapapa

Related Words

father
A man who has children.
ama
child
A descendant of a person.
anak

Slang Meanings

When overwhelmed with problems.
I feel like I'm about to collapse with all my school work.
Parang napagpapa na ako sa dami ng school work ko.
Feeling depressed or down.
I was feeling really down when I had no one with me.
Naka-pagkapapa ako nung wala akong kasama.
A break from stress.
I need to take a break; I'm so stressed out.
Kailangan ko ng pagkapapa, sobrang stress na ako.