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Patenkind

godchild

noun PAH-ten-kint Rare
People & Society Family

Origin: from Latin patrinus 'godfather'

Usage Note

Patenkind is the child for whom one acts as godparent (Pate / Patin). It is neuter regardless of the child's sex, like other -kind compounds. The plural Patenkinder is common in family contexts. A Patenonkel or Patentante is the colloquial godparent.

Examples

"Meine Schwester hat mich gebeten, das Patenkind ihrer Tochter zu werden."

Natural Translation

My sister asked me to become her daughter's godchild's... godparent.

Literal Translation

My sister has me asked, the godchild her daughter to become.

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