dad
"Papa"
noun
masculine
Meaning: father
Mein Papa ist heute nicht zu Hause.
My dad is not at home today.
Meaning: pope
Der neue Papa wurde gestern gewählt.
The new pope was elected yesterday.
Meaning: potato
Ich esse gerne Pommes mit Ketchup und Mayo, aber keine Papas.
I like to eat fries with ketchup and mayo, but not potatoes.
Mein Papa ist sehr nett.
My dad is very nice.
Ich gehe mit meinem Papa spazieren.
I go for a walk with my dad.
Papa, kannst du mir helfen?
Dad, can you help me?
Mein Papa arbeitet als Ingenieur.
My dad works as an engineer.
Wir haben gestern mit Papa Fußball gespielt.
Yesterday we played football with dad.
Papa hat mir ein Fahrrad gekauft.
Dad bought me a bike.
Papa wird bald in den Ruhestand gehen.
Dad will retire soon.
Ich wünschte, mein Papa wäre hier.
I wish my dad were here.
Papa hätte das niemals erlaubt.
Dad would have never allowed that.
The word "Papa" is a German noun that means "father" in English. It is an informal and affectionate way to refer to one's father.
In German-speaking countries, the term "Papa" is commonly used by children and adults alike to address or talk about their fathers. It is a familiar and endearing term that reflects a close and loving relationship between a child and their father.
The word "Papa" can also be used in a broader sense to refer to any male figure who plays a fatherly role, such as a stepfather or grandfather.