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"Papa" vs. "daddy": a closer look at familial terms

Reviewed and edited by Anwar Kareem 28/10/2024, 22:11
English.me team member
Papa and daddy. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "papa" and "daddy" are informal terms used to refer to one's father.

What is different?

The word "daddy" is more commonly used in American English, while "papa" can be found in various languages and cultures, such as French, Italian, and Russian, and is also used in English-speaking contexts.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for papa) and daddy

Examples of usage

Papa
  • Papa, can you help me with my homework?
  • I have fond memories of going fishing with my papa.
  • Every Sunday, papa would make us breakfast.
Daddy
  • Daddy, can we go to the park today?
  • She gave her daddy a big hug when he came home.
  • Daddy always reads me a bedtime story.

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