Translation of German word "Vater" to English
derVater
/faːtɐ/
Meaning
NounA male parent, especially of a human; a male who parents a child (which he has sired, adopted, fostered, taken as his own, etc.).
How to use
The masculine noun Vater ('father') declines regularly (genitive des Vaters). In the plural, it gets an umlaut: Väter. Diminutive is Papa or Vati.
🇬🇧 English
father
Example
Mein Vater hatte einen starken Einfluss auf mich.
My father had a strong influence on me.
Mein Freund Tony ist gerade Vater geworden.
My friend Tony just became a father.
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- junger Vater— young father
- Großvater— grandfather (related)
- Vaterland— fatherland / homeland (related)
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What is the definition of the German word "der Vater"?▼
The German word "der Vater" is defined as: "A male parent, especially of a human; a male who parents a child (which he has sired, adopted, fostered, taken as his own, etc.)."
What does the German word "der Vater" mean?▼
The German word "der Vater" means "father" in English.
How do you pronounce the German word "Vater"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "Vater"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Mein Vater hatte einen starken Einfluss auf mich." (which translates as "My father had a strong influence on me.").
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