fatherhood – as. .and be known Parent-child relationship In Italian – plays an extremely important role in family and society, and Italian is no exception. In fact, in Italian, there are six different ways to refer to the most important male figures in our lives.and father’s day (father’s day) are just around the corner, and we can’t think of a better time to learn them!
1. Dad
Let’s start with the most obvious and well-known way of addressing father in Italian – pope – Equivalent to “papa” in Italian. It’s a familiar and endearing term, so you can expect to hear it being used by children and adults alike. However, when talking about your father with someone of higher status, such as your boss or a college professor, it’s best to use the next word on our list.
2. Priest
Here we have more respectful ways of referring to one’s father. You might use this word when talking to someone about your father in a formal setting, such as your employer or a store employee.Note that it can also be used to refer to Priest (Priest).
3. Santa Claus
Going back to the informal way of saying “Papa” in Italian, we have the sweet-sounding dad. It is very similar to pope But can be considered more colloquial and informal. You can expect to hear kids use it to address their dad either playfully or affectionately.In Tuscany, children use this word almost exclusively dadnot only throughout childhood, but also their whole life. The abbreviated form of this word is Babineau (This is famous in the title of Puccini’s aria oh my dear papa) and Barbeto.
dad also appear in the given name Santa Claus (or Santa Claus) in Italian: Santa Claus.
notes: you might want to avoid calling your dear old dad dad It can also mean “stupid” in some dialects when you’re traveling to Sicily or traveling through Milan.we suspect it may be Babeo (Fool, Fool).
4. Papi / Papo / Papino / Pa’
I have grouped these four words into one section because they are both short Form pope. In other words, they are clause of affection or affection. not like pope and dad, papi, immediately and pawpaw Used almost exclusively by young children.I remember the little boy I used to babysit in Turin using these words to call his dear old papa and now I have one my own sonwe are teaching him to do the same!
5. Boss/Boss/Old Man
Teenage and adult children may jokingly refer to their father using terms that don’t actually mean “dad,” but describe his role in the family, appearance, or attitude.The most popular terms include Capo (boss), Vecchio (old, elder) and English boss.
in conclusion
As we’ve seen, there are more ways to call your father in Italian than there are fingers on one hand. Ultimately, the choice of words depends not only on the context, but also on the relationship between the speaker and his father. No matter which word you choose to use this upcoming Father’s Day, we can guarantee that your dad will be delighted to hear you address him in the language of love, especially if he’s Italian or has Italian roots himself!
