Baba
nounTop 500
Pronunciation: /ba-BA/
English Meaning
Father
“Baba” in Example Sentences
Babam işte.
My dad is at work.
Babam her sabah gazete okur.
My dad reads the newspaper every morning.
Babana çok benziyorsun.
You look a lot like your father.
Common Forms & Phrases
| Turkish | English |
|---|---|
| babam | my father |
| baban | your father |
| babası | his / her father |
Synonyms (Eş Anlamlılar)
Peder
Commonly Used With (Collocations)
Baba olmakBabacan
Word Origin & Etymology
A universal childlike word for father, found across many languages, originating from Proto-Turkic 'aba' or 'baba'.
Cultural Context
The figure of the father commands deep respect. In traditional families, children might kiss their father's hand and touch it to their forehead as a sign of reverence.
Common Idioms & Phrases
“Baba adam”
“A fatherly man (used to describe a generous, reliable, and protective man)”
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