godfather in German
godfather in German is Pate, Taufpate, Firmgöd — godfather means a man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
godfather in German
Pate
(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.
Taufpate
(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.
Firmgöd
(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.
Firmpate
(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.
Gevatter
(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.
Gote
(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.
Pate
(crime) A mafia leader.
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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What is "godfather" in German?
"godfather" in German is Pate, Taufpate, Firmgöd. 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 German, "godfather" is Pate, Taufpate, Firmgöd.
Are there other ways to say "godfather" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "godfather": Pate, Taufpate, Firmgöd, Firmpate, Gevatter, Gote.
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