German Conversation · Level 70
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German word
Familienvater
Pronunciation
IPA/faˈmiːli̯ənˌfaːtɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounfather
Example
Viele Familienväter kümmern sich um ihre Kinder.
Many fathers take care of their children.
More examples
Als Familienvater überlegt er genau, wie er seine Zeit einteilt.
As a father, he carefully considers how to allocate his time.
Core concept
A father viewed through his ongoing role in family life and care for his children.
Common phrases
als Familienvater
as a father
verantwortungsbewusster Familienvater
responsible father
zweifacher Familienvater
father of two
Similar words
Vater: A general term for a man who is a child's parent.
Papa: An informal name for a father, used in familiar family settings.
Stiefvater: A man who takes on a father's role without being the child's biological father.
Alleinerziehender Vater: A father who raises children alone without a spouse or partner.
Definition in German
Ein Mann, der in einer Familie die Rolle des Vaters für seine Kinder übernimmt.
Word origin
The compound combines Familie with Vater, using Familien- as the linking form in Familienvater.
Usage tips
- Familienvater emphasizes a family role more than the neutral word Vater and does not by itself specify marital status or household arrangement.
Other meanings
- family mannoun
Opposites
- Kinderloserchildless mannoun
- Ledigersingle mannoun