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godmother in Dutch

godmother in Dutch is meter, peetmoeder — godmother means a woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.

godmother in Dutch

meter
noun
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
peetmoeder
noun
A woman present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a female godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

What does "godmother" mean?

  1. noun A woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.
    "Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening."
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godmother in a sentence

  • Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening.

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What is "godmother" in Dutch?

"godmother" in Dutch is meter, peetmoeder. godmother means: A woman who sponsors a child's baptism and takes responsibility for guiding their religious upbringing.

How do you use "godmother" in a sentence?

Example: "Her godmother gave her a silver bracelet for her christening." In Dutch, "godmother" is meter, peetmoeder.

Are there other ways to say "godmother" in Dutch?

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "godmother": meter, peetmoeder.

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