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Taufpatenschaft

godparenthood

noun TOWF-pah-ten-shahft Rare

Also means

baptismal sponsorship

Usage Note

Taufpatenschaft is the formal role of a godparent (Taufpate/Taufpatin), responsible for supporting a child's religious upbringing. In practice it is often more of an honorary social role within the family network, even in secular households.

Examples

"Er übernahm die Taufpatenschaft für das Kind seiner besten Freundin."

Natural Translation

He took on godparenthood for the child of his best friend.

Literal Translation

He took-on the baptismal-sponsorship for the child of his best friend.

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