family man
der Familienvater, die Familienväter
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family man
A man who is married and has children and thus starts or provides for a family.
Als verantwortungsbewusster Familienvater verbringt er viel Zeit mit seinen Kindern.
As a responsible family man, he spends a lot of time with his children.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Familienväter |
| genitive | des Familienvaters |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Familienvater | die Familienväter |
| accusative | den Familienvater | die Familienväter |
| dative | dem Familienvater | den Familienvätern |
| genitive | des Familienvaters | der Familienväter |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Familienvater' (family man/father) is made up of three parts: 'Familie' (family), the linking element '-n-', and 'Vater' (father). So it literally describes a father who has a family.
Ein Familienvater hat oft eine große Verantwortung.
A family man often has a great deal of responsibility.
To describe a person's role or function, 'Familienvater' (family man) is often used with the word 'als' (as). This construction emphasizes the qualities or duties associated with this role.
Als Familienvater denkt er immer zuerst an seine Kinder.
As a family man, he always thinks of his children first.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe a quality or attitude. Typical examples are 'stolzer' (proud), 'liebevoller' (loving), or 'verantwortungsvoller' (responsible) Familienvater.
Er ist ein stolzer Familienvater von drei Töchtern.
He is a proud family man with three daughters.
