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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.
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.
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'der Vater' and 'der Familienvater' both have to do with a man who has children. 'Vater' simply describes the relationship to a child. 'Familienvater' emphasizes more strongly the role of a man in a family, often with responsibility for a partner and children. The words can be confused because a family man is always also a father. But you do not say 'Familienvater' in every situation. If only the parent-child relationship is important, 'Vater' is more natural. If his role in the family is being emphasized, 'Familienvater' fits better.
Als Familienvater plant er den Urlaub so, dass alle Kinder mitkommen können.
As a family man, he plans the vacation so that all the children can come along.
Der Vater liest seinem Sohn vor dem Schlafen eine Geschichte vor.
The father reads his son a story before bed.