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godfather in Irish

godfather in Irish is athair baistí, oide baistí — godfather means a man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.

godfather in Irish

athair baistí
noun
(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.
oide baistí
noun
(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?

  1. noun A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
    "My uncle is my godfather."
  2. noun Someone regarded as a founding or guiding figure in a field.
    "He is often called the godfather of punk rock."
  3. 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 Irish?

"godfather" in Irish is athair baistí, oide baistí. 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 Irish, "godfather" is athair baistí, oide baistí.

Are there other ways to say "godfather" in Irish?

Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "godfather": athair baistí, oide baistí.

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