papa

Meanings

• Noun

  Father in Hawaiian language

  - "My papa is a strong and loving man."
  - "He is the papa of our family."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɑː.pə/
   
   
   
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Variants

List of all variants of papa that leads to same result
papa , papas , papaw , poppa , poppas , Papa , Duvalier , François Duvalier , Papa Doc

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Proto-Polynesian *tātā, meaning 'father'.

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Trivia

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1. The Hawaiian language has a rich tradition of oral poetry, and the word 'papa' has been used in many poems and chants throughout history.

2. In Hawaiian mythology, the god Kū is often referred to as the 'papa' of the gods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Mama: Mother in Hawaiian language. The counterpart of papa.

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Culture

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In Hawaiian culture, the role of a papa is highly valued. He is expected to provide for and protect his family. The word 'papa' is also used as a term of respect for an elder or wise person.

How to Memorize "papa"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a strong, loving man. Imagine him providing for and protecting his family.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'papa' with the image of a loving father.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Papa is a Provider and Protector' to remember the meaning of the word.

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