godfather in Dutch
godfather in Dutch is peter, gevader — godfather means a man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
godfather in Dutch
peter
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
gevader
(Christianity) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
What does "godfather" mean?
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noun A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
"My uncle is my godfather."
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noun Someone regarded as a founding or guiding figure in a field.
"He is often called the godfather of punk rock."
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noun Informal: the leader of an organized crime family.
"The film follows the rise of a mafia godfather."
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godfather in a sentence
- My uncle is my godfather.
- He is often called the godfather of punk rock.
- The film follows the rise of a mafia godfather.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "godfather" in Dutch?
"godfather" in Dutch is peter, gevader. godfather means: A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
How do you use "godfather" in a sentence?
Example: "My uncle is my godfather." In Dutch, "godfather" is peter, gevader.
Are there other ways to say "godfather" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "godfather": peter, gevader.
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