Father / Dad
אַבָּא
[Aba]
Word Forms
Feminine (Sing.)
אִמָּא
[Ima]
Plural (Masc.)
אָבוֹת (искл.)
[Avot (exception)]
Plural (Fem.)
אִמָּהוֹת
[Imahot]
📖 Translation
Father / Dad
Father, dad; in modern Hebrew, it is used as an affectionate or neutral address for a father, similar to the English 'Dad'.
💬 Usage Examples
אַבָּא, אֲנִי רָעֵב.
Aba, ani ra'ev.
Dad, I am hungry.
הַאִם אַבָּא בַּבַּיִת?
Ha'im aba ba'bayit?
Is Dad at home?
אֲנִי אוֹהֵב אֶת אַבָּא שֶׁלִּי.
Ani ohev et aba sheli.
I love my dad.
💡 Memory Tip
This word is universal and very ancient, often found in world languages (cf. 'Abba' in Aramaic, 'Papa' in Russian). It's easy to remember: it's one of the first words children often say.