Hungarian · Family & People
Apa
father
Beginnernoun
Definition
A male parent.
Example
Az apám orvos.
My father is a doctor.
Etymology
'Apa' traces its roots back to Proto-Finno-Ugric language, expressing paternal lineage and carrying historical connotations of fatherhood throughout the ages.
How & Where It’s Used
'Apa' is used in both spoken and written forms, spanning formal and informal registers, with no considerable regional differences.