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NounA1
der Vater
/ˈfaːtɐ/
father / dad
Noun Details
- Gender
- der (masculine)
- Plural
- die Väter
Usage Note
The informal version 'Papa' is very common in everyday speech. 'Vater' is slightly more formal but still used in normal conversation.
Example Sentences
Mein Vater arbeitet in Berlin.
My father works in Berlin.
Mein Vater hat einen Hund.
My father has a dog.
Also known as
Papa