en pappa
Meaning
father
In Swedish: far
Forms
| Singular, indefinite | en pappa |
|---|---|
| Singular, definite | pappan |
| Plural, indefinite | pappor |
| Plural, definite | papporna |
pappa is an en-word, so adjectives agree with it: en stor pappa, den stora pappan. Check another noun
Practise pappa
1 / 2Is it en pappa or ett pappa?
pappa in a sentence
- Hon älskar sin pappaShe loves her dad
- Han har blivit pappaHe has become a father
- mamma och pappaMom and Dad
Questions
What does pappa mean in English?
pappa means “father”.
Is it en pappa or ett pappa?
It is en pappa, and “the father” is pappan.
What is the plural of pappa?
The plural of pappa is pappor, and the definite plural is papporna.
Similar words
Where the course teaches it
Origin
Imitative/child-speak, similar to French papa, Greek παππάς (pappás).
Nearby common words
pappa is number 127 in our frequency list. These words come just before and after it.
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