taufen
Translation
baptized, christened, named
Examples
Das Kind wurde gestern getauft.
The child was baptized yesterday.
Das Schiff wurde auf den Namen 'Victoria' getauft.
The ship was named 'Victoria'.
Grammar Patterns
be baptized (used in the passive voice) The child was baptized.
name ((sb./sth.)) ((sth.)) (to give a name to someone/something) They named the ship 'Hope'.
Similar Words
Synonyms: benannt (named), geweiht (consecrated)
Etymology
From Old High German 'toufen', related to 'tief' (deep), meaning 'to dip deep into water'.
Memory Tips
Imagine someone being dipped 'deep' ('tief') into water to receive a name or blessing.