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godchild

/ˈɡɒd.tʃaɪld/

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noun

/ˈɡɒd.tʃaɪld/B1formal
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее ребенка, которого опекает взрослый, известный как крестный родитель, обычно во время церемонии крещения или крестин.

A noun referring to a child who is sponsored by an adult, known as a godparent, typically during a baptism or christening ceremony.

irregular plural

  1. Sponsored child at baptismB1formal

    A child whose spiritual upbringing is sponsored by an adult (the godparent) during a Christian baptism ceremony.

    ruКрестник/крестница

    • She was chosen to be the godmother of her niece, making the baby her godchild.
    • The godparents promised to guide their godchild in the faith.
    • He sends a birthday gift to his godchild every year.
Forms
  • godchildren plural form
  • godchildren's possessive plural form
  • godchild's possessive singular form