Abba

Pronunciation: /ˈæbə/

Definitions of abba

noun a title given to a spiritual father or teacher in some Eastern Christian traditions

Example Sentences

A1 I listened to an ABBA song on the radio.

A2 ABBA was a popular Swedish music group in the 1970s.

B1 Many people still enjoy listening to ABBA's music today.

B2 ABBA's music has stood the test of time and is considered classic.

C1 The members of ABBA have all pursued successful solo careers.

C2 ABBA's influence on pop music can still be seen in modern artists.

Examples of abba in a Sentence

formal The religious leader was known for his profound knowledge of the scriptures, including the teachings of Abba.

informal I heard that Abba is performing at the concert next week, do you want to go?

slang Abba is such a catchy band, their songs always get stuck in my head.

figurative In the world of music, Abba is considered a timeless classic that continues to inspire generations.

Grammatical Forms of abba

• past tense: abbaed
• plural: abbas
• comparative: more abba
• superlative: most abba
• present tense: abba
• future tense: will abba
• perfect tense: has/have abbaed
• continuous tense: is/are abbaing
• singular: abba
• positive degree: abba
• infinitive: to abba
• gerund: abbaing
• participle: abbaed

Origin and Evolution of abba

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Aramaic

Story behind the word: The word 'abba' originated from Aramaic, a Semitic language spoken in the ancient Near East.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a term of endearment for 'father' or 'daddy', the word 'abba' has evolved to also mean a title of respect for spiritual leaders in some Christian traditions.