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Meaning of aapa | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B1
ɑːpɑː

Definitions

A sister that is older than oneself; also used as a term of familiarity or respect toward a woman that is older.

Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, rare

Examples

“I am close to bhai and his wife Shaffo, whom I call aapa, who herself is a well-read person and a true soul-mate to her husband.”

CEFR level

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This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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