godmother
die Patentante, die Patentanten
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godmother
A woman chosen as a child's godmother at baptism who agrees to provide the child with religious guidance. In everyday language, this term also refers to a woman who has a lasting special responsibility for or close relationship with her godchild.
Meine Patentante hat mich seit meiner Taufe immer unterstützt.
My godmother has always supported me since my baptism.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Patentanten |
| genitive | der Patentante |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Patentante | die Patentanten |
| accusative | die Patentante | die Patentanten |
| dative | der Patentante | den Patentanten |
| genitive | der Patentante | der Patentanten |
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'Patentante' is made up of 'Pate' (godparent) and 'Tante' (aunt) and refers to a female godparent. 'Tante' does not necessarily mean that the woman is biologically related to the child.
Sie ist die Patentante meiner Tochter, aber nicht mit uns verwandt.
She is my daughter's godmother, but she isn't related to us.
Common phrases include 'eine Patentante haben' (to have a godmother), 'als Patentante ausgewählt werden' (to be chosen as a godmother), and 'die Patentante des Kindes sein' (to be the child's godmother). The relationship is often specified using a genitive phrase or 'von' (of).
Meine Schwester wurde als Patentante des Kindes ausgewählt.
My sister was chosen as the child's godmother.
To express affiliation, 'die Patentante von + Dativ' (the godmother of + dative) or 'die Patentante + Genitiv' (the godmother of + genitive) is often used. This makes it clear exactly which child the godmother belongs to.
Die Patentante von Paul wohnt in Hamburg.
Paul's godmother lives in Hamburg.
Die Patentante meiner Nichte besucht uns jeden Sommer.
My niece's godmother visits us every summer.
