No. 804 in Afrikaans
pa
"Pa" in Afrikaans means "Dad" or "Father" in English.
In a sentence
My pa is 'n harde werker.
My dad is a hard worker.
'Pa' is used to refer to one's father.
Ons kuier graag by Pa Willem oor naweke.
We enjoy visiting Uncle Willem on weekends.
'Pa' is used as an affectionate title for older males.
Hy het gesê jy moet jou pa-hulle groet.
He said you should greet your father and those with him.
'Pa' is used to indicate 'father' while implying their family or group.
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