dad
dad
informal father
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dad with Russian translation
dad usage examples
Её папа читает ей сказку перед сном.
Her dad reads her a story before bed.
Он позвонил папе, чтобы рассказать хорошую новость.
He called his dad to tell him the good news.
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dad belongs to the topic "Family Members". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
dad synonyms
Related words worth learning together
My pop told me a funny story.
More formal or neutral than 'dad'; used in formal contexts, documents, or when emphasizing role.
His father is a teacher.
Someone who acts as a father in influence or support but is not necessarily the biological father.
He became a father figure to many children in the neighbourhood.
Colloquial; can mean one's father ('my old man') or any older man; tone can be affectionate or blunt.
My old man cooks great meals.
What's the difference
How is dad different from related words?
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
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How to pronounce dad and what this word means
dad means dad. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce dad
/ˈdæd/
dad translation
dad
dad examples
Her dad reads her a story before bed.
dad transcription
/ˈdæd/, /ˈdæd/
Questions about this word
dad meaning: what does it mean?
informal father
dad pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
dad is pronounced as /ˈdæd/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
dad definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Her dad reads her a story before bed. Translation: Её папа читает ей сказку перед сном.
Is dad part of Family Members vocabulary?
Yes, dad can be learned in the Family Members topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is dad part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, dad can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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