Bapu

Pronunciation: /bɑːpuː/

Definitions of bapu

noun a term of respect for a father or older man, especially Mahatma Gandhi in India

Example Sentences

A1 My bapu always tells me stories before bedtime.

A2 I visited my bapu's house during the summer vacation.

B1 Bapu is a term of endearment used for grandfathers in some Indian cultures.

B2 My bapu taught me how to ride a bike when I was a child.

C1 Bapu Gandhi was a prominent figure in India's fight for independence.

C2 Visiting the ashram where Bapu Gandhi lived was a humbling experience.

Examples of bapu in a Sentence

formal Mahatma Gandhi is often referred to as Bapu, a term of endearment meaning father.

informal Let's go visit Bapu's house in Porbandar during our trip to India.

slang Hey, did you catch that new documentary on Bapu's life?

figurative The community leader was considered the bapu of the neighborhood, always offering guidance and support.

Grammatical Forms of bapu

• past tense: bapued
• plural: bapus
• comparative: more bapu
• superlative: most bapu
• present tense: bapus
• future tense: will bapu
• perfect tense: have bapued
• continuous tense: is bapuing
• singular: bapu
• positive degree: bapu
• infinitive: to bapu
• gerund: bapuing
• participle: bapued

Origin and Evolution of bapu

First Known Use: 1930 year

Language of Origin: Gujarati

Story behind the word: The word 'bapu' originated in India and is derived from the Gujarati language.

Evolution of the word: Originally used as a term of endearment for a father or elderly male figure, 'bapu' gained popularity as a term of respect for Mahatma Gandhi, who was often referred to as 'Bapu' by his followers. Over time, the word has come to symbolize a fatherly or paternal figure in Indian culture.