Papa (en. Dad)

/ˈpapa/

Meaning & Definition

EnglishTagalog

noun

Refers to a male parent or guardian.

Dad works hard for his family.

Si Papa ay nagtatrabaho ng mabuti para sa kanyang pamilya.

A name used to call or refer to a cold-hearted or unfeeling person.

He acted like a cold-hearted father to his staff.

Kumilos siya na parang papa sa kanyang mga tauhan.

Reflects authority or leadership in an organization or community.

He is the father of our church and does everything for his congregants.

Siya ang papa ng aming simbahan at ginagawa ang lahat para sa kanyang mga congregants.

Originates from the Latin word 'papa' and various languages referring to father or leaders.

My dad

Referring to one's own father.

Papa ko

Dear father

A way to express respect or love towards one's father.

Mahal na Papa

father

Refers to a male parent.

ama

dad

An informal term for father.

tatay

Dad or father who looks cool or awesome.

Jet's dad is the coolest dad ever!

Ang papa ni Jet ang pinaka-cool na tatay sa lahat!

A person who provides protection or support.

As long as I'm with my friends, it's like having 'dads' around so I always feel safe.

Basta kasama ko ang mga tropa ko, parang may mga papa akala mo lagi safe.

Term used for a matinee idol or handsome man.

I supported that movie of the 'dude', the scenes were great!

Sinuportahan ko yung movie ni papa, ang ganda ng mga eksena!