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What is a suffix for father?

There isn't one specific suffix that is universally used for "father" in English. However, there are a few ways to create related terms:

Formal/Respectful:

* -hood: Fatherhood (the state of being a father)

* -ship: Fathership (less common, but similar to fatherhood)

Informal/Affectionate:

* -y: Daddy (used by children and in some contexts by adults)

* -ie: Daddie (less common, but sometimes used in a playful or affectionate way)

Other:

* -ly: Fatherly (describes qualities of a father)

* -ing: Fathering (the act of being a father)

It's important to note that the choice of suffix depends on the context and intended meaning.

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