Gevatter
derNoungodfather; old friend (archaic)
English translations
- 01
godfather
- 02
uncle
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein älterer, freundlicher Mann; traditionell ein Taufpate.
- English meaning
- Godfather, old friend
- Synonym
- Pate
- German example
- Der Gevatter erzählte den Kindern eine Geschichte.
- English example
- The godfather told the children a story.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Gevatter
- Plural Form
- die Gevatter
Example sentences with “Gevatter”
Guten Tag, Gevatter! (Good day, old friend!)
Frequently asked questions
Is Gevatter archaic?
Yes, it is largely archaic and used in literature or folk contexts. It is masculine (der).