godmother

• Substantiv, das eine Frau bezeichnet, die bei der Taufe eines Kindes die Patenschaft übernimmt und verspricht, für dessen christliche Erziehung zu sorgen; übertragen auch eine Frau, die jemanden fördert oder beschützt.

A noun referring to a female sponsor or guardian who promises to take care of a child's religious upbringing, typically at baptism.

1. Religious sponsorA2formal

   A woman who sponsors a child at baptism, promising to guide them in their faith.

   Patin

   • She was chosen as the godmother for her niece's baptism.
   • The godmother gave a beautiful Bible to the child.
   • My godmother always sends me a birthday card.

   Synonymesponsor

2. Fairy tale figureA2informal

   A magical woman in fairy tales who helps the protagonist, often with wishes or gifts.

   gute Fee

   • Cinderella's fairy godmother turned the pumpkin into a carriage.
   • The fairy godmother appeared and granted her three wishes.
   • In the story, the godmother gave the princess a magical gift.

   Synonymefairy godmother