Family

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Father / Dad

Baba

BAH-bah

About this phrase

Literally

father

When to use it

The warm, everyday word for father. Many Bangladeshi families say abbu or abba instead; all three are understood everywhere.

How it feels

Affectionate.

Formality

Familiar

Grammar

Word by word

Examples

Amar baba daktar

My father is a doctor

Baba, tumi kemon achho?

Dad, how are you?

In a conversation

Child

Baba, tumi kothay?

Dad, where are you?

Father

Ami office-e.

I'm at the office.