Vater
father
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈfaːtɐ/
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Cultural Note
German fathers increasingly take Elternzeit (parental leave), which allows up to 14 months of paid leave shared between both parents. The informal 'Papa' or 'Vati' corresponds to 'dad' in English.
📝 Example Sentences
Mein Vater arbeitet als Ingenieur.
My father works as an engineer.
Er ist ein stolzer Vater geworden.
He has become a proud father.
Vater und Sohn gehen zusammen angeln.
Father and son go fishing together.