How do you use "dad" in a sentence?

My dad taught me how to ride a bike. Is your dad coming to the school play? Dad, can I borrow the car tonight?

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Q: What does "dad" mean?

An informal word for father Dad is an informal, affectionate term for one's father. It is more casual than 'father' and is commonly used in everyday speech, especially when addressing or referring to one's own father. 'Daddy' is an even more informal version, typically used by young children. Related terms include 'dad joke' (a corny joke told by fathers) and 'dad bod' (a slightly overweight physique).

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Meaning: An informal word for father

爸爸

papá

お父さん、パパ

아빠, 아버지

Dad is an informal, affectionate term for one's father. It is more casual than 'father' and is commonly used in everyday speech, especially when addressing or referring to one's own father. 'Daddy' is an even more informal version, typically used by young children. Related terms include 'dad joke' (a corny joke told by fathers) and 'dad bod' (a slightly overweight physique).

Dad是对父亲的非正式、亲昵的称呼。它比'father'更随意，在日常对话中很常用，尤其是在称呼或提到自己的父亲时。'Daddy'是更非正式的版本，通常由小孩子使用。相关术语包括'dad joke'（父亲讲的老套笑话）和'dad bod'（略微超重的体型）。

Dad es un término informal y cariñoso para referirse al padre. Es más casual que «father» y se usa comúnmente en el habla cotidiana, especialmente cuando se dirige o se refiere a su propio padre. «Daddy» es una versión aún más informal, típicamente usada por niños pequeños. Términos relacionados incluyen «dad joke» (un chiste cursi contado por padres) y «dad bod» (un físico ligeramente con sobrepeso).

Dadは父親を指す非公式で愛情のこもった言葉です。「father」よりもカジュアルで、日常会話でよく使われ、特に自分の父親に話しかけたり言及したりする時に使います。「Daddy」はさらに非公式で、通常は幼い子供が使います。関連用語には「dad joke」（お父さんが言うつまらないジョーク）や「dad bod」（少し太めの体型）などがあります。

Dad는 아버지를 부르는 비격식적이고 다정한 표현입니다. 'father'보다 격식이 없으며 일상 대화에서 자주 사용되며, 특히 자신의 아버지를 부르거나 언급할 때 쓰입니다. 'Daddy'는 더욱 비격식적인 표현으로 주로 어린아이들이 사용합니다. 관련 표현으로 'dad joke'(아재 개그)와 'dad bod'(약간 통통한 체형)이 있습니다.

Examples

My dad taught me how to ride a bike.
我爸爸教我骑自行车。
Mi papá me enseñó a montar en bicicleta.
お父さんが自転車の乗り方を教えてくれた。
아빠가 자전거 타는 법을 가르쳐 주셨다.
Is your dad coming to the school play?
你爸爸会来学校演出吗？
¿Tu papá va a venir a la obra de teatro de la escuela?
お父さんは学校の劇に来るの？
너희 아빠 학교 연극에 오시니?
Dad, can I borrow the car tonight?
爸爸，今晚我能借车吗？
Papá, ¿puedo tomar prestado el coche esta noche?
お父さん、今夜車借りていい？
아빠, 오늘 밤 차 빌려도 돼요?

Pronunciation

Usage Guide

Context: general

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

First recorded in English in the 16th century. Probably from child language — 'dada' or 'tata' are among the first syllables babies produce. Similar words exist worldwide: Welsh 'tad', Turkish 'dede', Sanskrit 'tata'.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

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