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dad meaning in Tamil

தந்தை tantai

/dæd/

dad in Tamil: தந்தை (tantai), அப்பா (appā). In English, dad means a father, a male parent.

Tamil words for dad

informal: a father
தந்தை tantai, அப்பா appā

English meaning of dad

  1. noun A father, a male parent.
  2. noun Used to address one's father; often capitalized.
  3. noun Used to address an older adult male.
  4. verb To be a father to; to parent.

Full definition of dad

dad in a sentence

  • His dad was always there for him.
  • Happy Father's Day, dad!

Synonyms of dad

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Questions about dad in Tamil

What is the meaning of dad in Tamil?
Dad in Tamil is தந்தை (tantai), அப்பா (appā).
dad என்பதன் தமிழ் அர்த்தம் என்ன?
Dad: தந்தை (tantai), அப்பா (appā).
What does dad mean in English?
Dad means a father, a male parent.

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