noun
bapu
Bapu (noun) means an affectionate term for "father," used in Hindi and several other South Asian languages. Example: “She called her father Bapu instead of Papa.”
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An affectionate term for "father," used in Hindi and several other South Asian languages.
"She called her father Bapu instead of Papa."
How to use bapu
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA warm, familiar word for "dad" used in Hindi and related languages.
Common pairings
calling him Bapu
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Etymology
Borrowed directly from Hindi बापू (bāpū), meaning "father" — also famously used as a respectful nickname for Mahatma Gandhi.
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Frequently asked questions
What does “bapu” mean?
The word “bapu” means an affectionate term for "father," used in Hindi and several other South Asian languages. In plain terms, a warm, familiar word for "dad" used in Hindi and related languages.
How do you use “bapu” in a sentence?
Here is “bapu” used in a sentence: “She called her father Bapu instead of Papa.”
What part of speech is “bapu”?
“Bapu” is a noun.
Where does the word “bapu” come from?
The word “bapu” comes from Hindi. Borrowed directly from Hindi बापू (bāpū), meaning "father" — also famously used as a respectful nickname for Mahatma Gandhi.
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