Patentante

godmother (female godparent)

noun PAH-ten-tan-te Rare

Usage Note

Patentante is the female godparent — the woman chosen to act as a spiritual and practical guardian for a child at baptism. The male equivalent is Patenonkel. Together they form the Patenfamilie.

Examples

"Die Patentante schenkte dem Kind ein persönliches Geschenk zur Konfirmation."

Natural Translation

The godmother gave the child a personal gift for their confirmation.

Literal Translation

The godmother gifted the child a personal gift for the confirmation.

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