Arabic · Family & People
أب
ab
Father
Beginnernoun · masculine
Definition
A male parent.
Example
أبي يعمل في البنك.
My father works at the bank.
Etymology
The word 'أب' (ab) originates from the root 'أ ب' (ʔ-b), meaning father. It holds significant cultural meaning and has remained unchanged for centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'أب' is used in both formal and informal registers within spoken and written Arabic, common in discussions about family and parenthood.