ابو (abbu)
noun · Beginner · Family & People
Meaning
English: Dad
The affectionate word for father; formally walid.
Examples
🗣 ابو بینک میں کام کرتے ہیں۔
💬 Dad works at a bank.
Etymology
‘ابو’ (abbu) comes from the Arabic word ‘أب’ (ab), meaning father. Similar to ‘ammi’, it has been integrated into Urdu, primarily in informal contexts to refer to one’s father.
How & Where It’s Used
‘ابو’ (abbu) is used informally in spoken Urdu, primarily among family members and friends. It conveys familiarity and affection.
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