NOUN
Vater/ˈfaːtɐ/father; dad
Vater is a German noun that means father or dad. It is pronounced /ˈfaːtɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Väter".
Definitions
1.male parent of a child(family, person)
a.the biological or adoptive male parent
Mein Vater arbeitet als Ingenieur.—My father works as an engineer.
b.addressing one’s own father
Papa, darf ich heute länger aufbleiben?—Dad, can I stay up longer today?
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vater | die Väter |
| Genitive | des Vaters | der Väter |
| Dative | dem Vater | den Vätern |
| Accusative | den Vater | die Väter |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Vater" mean in English?
- "Vater" means father or dad. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Vater"?
- "Vater" is pronounced /ˈfaːtɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Vater" der, die, or das?
- "Vater" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Vater"?
- The plural of "Vater" is "Väter".
- What part of speech is "Vater"?
- "Vater" is a noun in German.
