Vatersname
derNounpatronymic; father's name
English translations
- 01
father's name
Word details
- German meaning
- Der Name, der von einem Vater an seinen Sohn oder seine Tochter weitergegeben wird; Familienname.
- English meaning
- Surname, family name
- Synonym
- Patronym
- German example
- Sein Vatersname ist Schmidt.
- English example
- His surname is Schmidt.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Vatersname
- Plural Form
- die Vatersnamen
Related words
- Patronymikon
Patronymic
- Patronymikum
A patronymic is a surname derived from the given name of the father or a male ancestor.
- Patronym
Patronymic
- Vatername
Patronymic
- patronymisch
Patronymic
Example sentences with “Vatersname”
In manchen Kulturen ist der Vatersname ein Teil des Nachnamens. (In some cultures, the patronymic is part of the surname.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Vatersname masculine?
Yes, it is masculine (der Vatersname).