Vater

Meaning and Usage

"Vater" in German means "father." It is used to refer to the male parent in a family.

Linguistic Analysis

The word "Vater" is a masculine noun in German. It has no prefix or suffix and comes from the Old High German word "fater."

Comparisons between German and English

The word "Vater" is similar to the English word "father" in both meaning and pronunciation.

Cultural Context

In German-speaking countries, "Vatertag" (Father's Day) is celebrated to honor fathers and father figures.

Example Sentences

1. Mein Vater ist Arzt. (My father is a doctor.)
2. Ich habe meinem Vater ein Geschenk gekauft. (I bought a present for my father.)

Memory Tips

Associate "Vater" with the English word "father" and use it in context to reinforce learning.

Additional Vocabulary

• Related words: der Papa (dad), der Schwiegervater (father-in-law), das Vaterland (fatherland)

Gender and Plural (for nouns)

Gender: masculine Plural: die Väter

Conjugation (for verbs)

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