der Paps
dad
A colloquial term for one's father or dad.
EXAMPLE
Mein Paps holt mich nach der Schule ab.
My dad is picking me up after school.
der Paps
dad
der Paps, die Papse
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Meanings
Forms
Forms adapted from the German Wiktionary entry Paps, by Wiktionary contributors, licence CC BY-SA 4.0.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Papse |
| genitive | des Paps |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Paps | die Papse |
| accusative | den Paps | die Papse |
| dative | dem Paps | den Papsen |
| genitive | des Paps | der Papse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
At a glance (der)
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Papse |
| genitive | des Papses |
The four cases (der)
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Paps | die Papse |
| accusative | den Paps | die Papse |
| dative | dem Paps | den Papsen |
| genitive | des Papses | der Papse |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
Usage tips
Direct address
You can use „Paps“ (dad) as a direct form of address, for example when asking a question or making a request. No article is used before the word; the form of address is separated from the rest of the sentence by a comma.
EXAMPLE
Paps, kannst du mir beim Fahrrad helfen?
Dad, can you help me with my bike?
Talking about family
When talking to others about your father, „mein Paps“ (my dad) is a typical combination. „dein Paps“ (your dad) and „ihr Paps“ (her dad) are also possible; no additional article is used.
EXAMPLE
Am Wochenende gehe ich mit meinem Paps wandern.
At the weekend, I go hiking with my dad.
Familiar tone
„Paps“ (dad) often sounds affectionate and familiar and is especially suitable for private conversations or personal messages. This term is generally inappropriate in official letters.
EXAMPLE
Mein Paps hat sich riesig über unseren Besuch gefreut.
My dad was absolutely delighted about our visit.
In real life
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