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godson in German

godson in German is Patensohn — godson means a boy or man whose godparent formally promised to look after his moral or religious upbringing at his baptism.

godson in German

Patensohn
noun
A male child whose baptism is sponsored by a godparent.

What does "godson" mean?

  1. noun A boy or man whose godparent formally promised to look after his moral or religious upbringing at his baptism.
    "She bought her godson a bicycle for his tenth birthday."
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godson in a sentence

  • She bought her godson a bicycle for his tenth birthday.
  • My godson calls every Christmas to catch up.

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What is "godson" in German?

"godson" in German is Patensohn. godson means: A boy or man whose godparent formally promised to look after his moral or religious upbringing at his baptism.

How do you use "godson" in a sentence?

Example: "She bought her godson a bicycle for his tenth birthday." In German, "godson" is Patensohn.

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