noun
da
dah
noun
1
An informal or dialect word for "father."
"He still calls his father "Da" even as an adult."
intj
1
Yes (used in some dialects and in transliterating other languages, such as Russian).
""Da," the officer replied, nodding curtly."
How to Use Da
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA short, informal word meaning either "father" or "yes," depending on dialect or context.
When to use it
The "father" sense is regional/informal, common in Irish, Scottish, and some English dialects.
Word Forms
das plural
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Etymology
From early childhood speech — one of the simplest sounds a baby can make — related to "dad" and "dada."