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Appa

2 9.3
A large flying bison that is Aang's loyal companion in the animated show Avatar The Last Airbender
  • proper noun
  • /ˈɑːpə/
: Appa
  • Zei asked Appa a question, and Appa tried to respond, only letting out a groan.
  • get Appa
  • go with Appa

Examples

  • Aang, Katara, Sokka, and Toph are riding on Appa's back in the Earth Kingdom.

  • N2: He hears a wailing sound, and looks up to see Katara and Sokka seated on Aang's flying animal, Appa.

    Academic text (2010)

  • And what was all that crazy stuff about setting Appa free?

    The Slaughterhouse Massacre (2005)

  • I really think Appa should go.

    Fiction book (2002)

  • Sorry guys, but Appa gets tired carrying all these people.

    The Slaughterhouse Massacre (2005)

  • Our life is here, Appa.

    Life of Pi (2012)

  • AANG: We can get there on Appa.

    Academic text (2010)

  • Katara: Is Appa the name of your creature?

    Academic text (2010)

  • N4: Sokka and Katara awake to see Aang flying off on Appa.

    Academic text (2010)

  • We just found Appa and got the family back together.

Surface Forms

Appa main

Etymology

Appa may remind you of the Korean word appa, which means 'dad' or the baby word 'papa'. A helpful way to remember the character is to think of Appa as a large, protective, almost parent-like companion who carries and cares for Aang, so the name fits his role in the show.