Taufpatin
godmother
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈtaʊ̯fˌpaːtɪn/
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Cultural Note
The Taufpatin often gives a Taufkerze (baptismal candle) as a gift, which is lit on each birthday. In some regions, the godmother is responsible for organizing the child's first communion celebration.
📝 Example Sentences
Meine Tante ist meine Taufpatin.
My aunt is my godmother.
Die Taufpatin hält das Kind während der Zeremonie.
The godmother holds the child during the ceremony.