baba

How to say it

Meaning

a male parent; father.

Good to know

Father or dad — also a respectful way to address an older man.

Examples

• Baba anapenda kahawa.Father likes coffee.
• Mama anapenda chai.Mother likes tea.
• Baba yangu anafanya kazi shambani.My father works in the field.
• Je, baba yuko nyumbani?Is father at home?

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