godfather
der Patenonkel, die Patenonkel
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godfather
A man who takes on the role of a child's godfather at a baptism or a similar religious ceremony and supports the child as a godparent.
Mein Patenonkel hat mir zur Einschulung einen schönen Ranzen geschenkt.
My godfather gave me a lovely schoolbag when I started school.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Patenonkel |
| genitive | des Patenonkels |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Patenonkel | die Patenonkel |
| accusative | den Patenonkel | die Patenonkel |
| dative | dem Patenonkel | den Patenonkeln |
| genitive | des Patenonkels | der Patenonkel |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Patenonkel' (godfather) is made up of 'Paten' (godparent) and 'Onkel' (uncle). So the word refers to a man who has a special godparenting role for a child.
Ihr Patenonkel kommt jedes Jahr zu ihrem Geburtstag.
Her godfather comes to her birthday every year.
A 'Patenonkel' (godfather) does not have to be the child's biological uncle. A family friend or another relative can also take on this role.
Obwohl er nicht mit uns verwandt ist, ist er seit meiner Taufe mein Patenonkel.
Although he is not related to us, he has been my godfather since my baptism.
'Patenonkel' (godfather) is often used with verbs such as 'haben' (to have), 'werden' (to become), and 'wählen' (to choose). The person is often specified with 'mein' (my), 'dein' (your), or 'der Patenonkel von' (the godfather of).
Die Familie hat seinen besten Freund zum Patenonkel gewählt.
The family chose his best friend as the godfather.
