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Apa

father

Beginnernoun

Definition

A male parent.

Example

Az apám orvos.

My father is a doctor.

Etymology

'Apa' traces its roots back to Proto-Finno-Ugric language, expressing paternal lineage and carrying historical connotations of fatherhood throughout the ages.

How & Where It’s Used

'Apa' is used in both spoken and written forms, spanning formal and informal registers, with no considerable regional differences.

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