Fathe

FAH-theh /ˈfɑ.θɛ/

"Fathe" is Sheng for father (also: dad).

Meaning

  1. noun father, dad. Your father. Also a friendly name for an older man.

Examples

  • Fathe amesema nirudi home mapema. Dad said I should come home early.

Similar and opposite words

Where it comes from

From English 'father'.

How it was made: From English.

Questions about Fathe

What does Fathe mean in Sheng?

"Fathe" is Sheng for father (also: dad). Your father. Also a friendly name for an older man.

How do you use Fathe in a sentence?

"Fathe amesema nirudi home mapema." means "Dad said I should come home early."

How do you pronounce Fathe?

Say it FAH-theh (/ˈfɑ.θɛ/). Sheng is spelled the way it sounds, with stress on the second-to-last syllable.

Where does the word Fathe come from?

From English 'father'.

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