🇮🇳 Gujarati phrases

How to Say "Father" in Gujarati

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
પિતા
"Father" in Gujarati · say it like pee-tah

The most natural way to say "Father" in Gujarati is પિતા. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

બાપ
used in a more casual or affectionate context
તાત
used in some regional dialects

When to use it

Use 'પિતા' in formal contexts or when addressing someone respectfully. 'બાપ' is more casual and can be used among friends or family. 'તાત' is specific to certain regions and may not be understood everywhere.

Say it out loud, get corrected

Reading it is not the same as saying it. Practice "Father" and thousands more with an AI coach that listens.

Examples in Gujarati

GujaratiEnglish
મારા પિતા એક શિક્ષક છે.My father is a teacher.
મારા બાપે મને ઘણી મદદ કરી.My father helped me a lot.
Common mistake
Learners often confuse 'પિતા' with 'માતા' (mother) due to similar sounds.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear પિતા, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Gujarati with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'પિતા' and 'બાપ'?

'પિતા' is more formal, while 'બાપ' is casual and affectionate.

Learn Gujarati by speaking it

Two free conversations. No card needed.