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How do you say "godfather" in German?
der Pate
In German, "godfather" is der Pate.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced 'PAH-teh', stress on the first syllable, with a short A.
Grammar notes
der Pate is masculine. Plural: der Patenonkel.
Example sentence
Mein Pate schickt jedes Jahr eine Karte.
My godfather sends a card every year.
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How to remember der Pate
Think of 'The Godfather' movie and shorten the title in your head to 'Pate' to link this brief word to its meaning.
Related words
- grandfather der Großvater
- grandmother die Großmutter
- uncle der Onkel
- aunt die Tante
- nephew der Neffe
- niece die Nichte
- cousin der Cousin
- stepfather der Stiefvater
- stepmother die Stiefmutter
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Questions about der Pate
How do you say "godfather" in German?
In German, "godfather" is der Pate. It is a noun.
Is der Pate masculine, feminine, or neuter?
der Pate is masculine. Plural: der Patenonkel.
How is der Pate used in a sentence?
Use der Pate as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Mein Pate schickt jedes Jahr eine Karte. (My godfather sends a card every year.).
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