Meaning
daddy, papa
- an affectionate or childlike term for one's father
In a sentence
Ciao paparino, mi compri un gelato per favore?
Hi daddy, will you buy me an ice cream, please?
Non essere severo con me, paparino!
Don't be strict with me, daddy!
La bambina correva verso il suo paparino a braccia aperte.
The little girl ran towards her daddy with open arms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paparino | masculine · singular |
| paparini | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal: an affectionate diminutive of 'papà', mostly used by young children or playfully by adults.
- Formed with the diminutive suffix -ino attached to 'papà'.