Usage Note
Vaterrolle mirrors Mutterrolle and is similarly discussed in gender and family sociology. Die neue Vaterrolle ('the new fathering role') refers to the shift towards more involved fatherhood in contemporary Germany, partly driven by parental leave policies.
Examples
"Er nimmt seine Vaterrolle sehr ernst und verbringt viel Zeit mit den Kindern."
Natural Translation
He takes his fathering role very seriously and spends a lot of time with the children.
Literal Translation
He takes his father role very seriously and spends much time with the children.
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