Vater Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vater" is used as noun with the meaning of "father", "dad" or "papa".

Essential properties of "Vater"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Gender: masculine
  • Singular: der Vater
  • Plural: die Väter

Meanings of "Vater" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "A man who has fathered children"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Mein Vater kommt aus Deutschland.My father comes from Germany.
  2. Der Vater meiner Freundin ist sehr nett.My girlfriend's father is very nice.
  3. Er ist ein liebevoller Vater.He is a loving father.

2.) "Catholic priest"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Der Vater in unserer Gemeinde ist sehr freundlich.The father in our community is very friendly.
  2. Wir haben den Vater um Rat gefragt.We asked the father for advice.
  3. Der Vater hielt eine bewegende Predigt.The father delivered a moving sermon.

3.) "Founder or pioneer of something"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er gilt als der Vater der modernen Physik.He is considered the father of modern physics.
  2. Albert Einstein ist der Vater der Relativitätstheorie.Albert Einstein is the father of the theory of relativity.
  3. Der Vater der Nation wird oft gefeiert.The father of the nation is often celebrated.
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