Vaterfigur

dieNoun

father figure

English translations

  1. 01

    father figure

Word details

German meaning
Eine Person, die als Vorbild oder Mentor wie ein Vater agiert.
English meaning
Father figure
Synonym
Vorbild, Mentor
German example
Der Trainer war für ihn eine wichtige Vaterfigur.
English example
The coach was an important father figure for him.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Vaterfigur
Plural Form
die Vaterfiguren

Example sentences with “Vaterfigur”

  1. Er sah in seinem Lehrer eine echte Vaterfigur. (He saw a real father figure in his teacher.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Vaterfigur' a feminine noun?

Yes, although it contains 'Vater' (father), the word 'Figur' determines its gender, making it feminine (die Vaterfigur).