die Taufpatin
Translation
godmother
Examples
Meine Tante ist meine Taufpatin.
My aunt is my godmother.
Die Taufpatin unterstützt das Kind.
The godmother supports the child.
Grammar Patterns
to be ((sb.'s)) godmother She is my daughter's godmother.
Similar Words
Patin (godmother/sponsor), Patentante (godmother)
Etymology
Composed of 'Taufe' (baptism) + 'Patin' (godmother). 'Patin' is the feminine form of 'Pate', with the '-in' suffix denoting feminine.
Memory Tips
Literally 'baptism mother'. Note the '-in' suffix, which marks it as a feminine noun.