Taufpate — meaning in English
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English meaning
- godfather noun A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
Senses
Taufpate is used for these senses in English:
- godfather (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.
godfather — full definition
- noun A man who sponsors a child's baptism and promises to help guide their religious upbringing.
- noun Someone regarded as a founding or guiding figure in a field.
- noun Informal: the leader of an organized crime family.
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