Baba
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Family Affection
Used to express affection or respect for one's father, often in informal settings. I can't wait to spend time with my baba this weekend.
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Cultural Variation
Meaning can vary; in Turkish, it's 'father', while in Swahili, it can mean 'baby'. In class today, we learned that 'baba' means a baby in Swahili!
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Emotional Tone
Often carries a warm, loving connotation when referring to one's father. I'm making a special gift for my baba's birthday.