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godparent in Dutch

godparent in Dutch is peetvader, peetmoeder — godparent means a person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

godparent in Dutch

peetvader
noun
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
peetmoeder
noun
A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

What does "godparent" mean?

  1. noun A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.
  2. noun A child's designated guardian in the case that the child's parents die.
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What is "godparent" in Dutch?

"godparent" in Dutch is peetvader, peetmoeder. godparent means: A person who, at a child's naming ceremony or baptism, agrees to help raise the child, originally and especially in regard to their religious development.

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

Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "godparent": peetvader, peetmoeder.

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