Baba
/ˈbɑːbɑː/noun
Father, in some languages like Turkish, Hindi and others.
My baba is coming home tonight.
Often appears as...
- my baba
- baba and mama
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Family Affection
Used to express affection or respect for one's father, often in informal settings.
I can't wait to spend time with my baba this weekend.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Variation
Meaning can vary; in Turkish, it's 'father', while in Swahili, it can mean 'baby'.
In class today, we learned that 'baba' means a baby in Swahili!
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Tone
Often carries a warm, loving connotation when referring to one's father.
I'm making a special gift for my baba's birthday.
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