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Godfather
Translation of "godfather" into Russian
godfather
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
godfathers pl
крёстный отец
He is the godfather of my child.
Он крёстный отец моего ребёнка.
My godfather gave me a special gift for my birthday.
Мой крёстный подарил мне особый подарок на день рождения.
Additional translations
godfather
Verb
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɚ/
godfathered Past Simple
godfathered Past Participle
godfathering Gerund
Additional translations
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Definitions
godfather
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɚ/
A male godparent, a person who sponsors a child at baptism and promises to take responsibility for their religious education.
John was honored to be chosen as the godfather of his nephew at the baptism ceremony.
A man who is influential or pioneering in a particular field or activity.
He is considered the godfather of modern jazz, having influenced countless musicians.
A leader or boss of a criminal organization, especially in the Mafia.
The godfather of the crime family was known for his strategic mind and ruthless tactics.
godfather
Verb
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɚ/
To act as a godfather to someone, typically in a religious or ceremonial context.
He was honored to godfather his nephew at the baptism ceremony.
To sponsor or support someone or something, often in a guiding or protective role.
The experienced director decided to godfather the young filmmaker's debut project.
godfather
Adjective
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðɚ/
Relating to, characteristic of, or befitting a godfather, especially in providing guidance, protection, or patronage.
He adopted a godfather attitude toward the new recruits.
Idioms and phrases
be (someone's) godfather
He was honored to be his nephew's godfather.
быть крестным отцом (кого-то)
Он был удостоен чести быть крестным отцом своего племянника.
crime godfather
He was known as the crime godfather in the city.
крёстный отец преступности
Он был известен как крёстный отец преступности в этом городе.
godfather figure
He became a godfather figure in the community.
фигура крёстного отца
Он стал фигурой крёстного отца в этой общине.
godfather of (something)
He is considered the godfather of modern jazz.
крестный отец (чего-то)
Его считают крестным отцом современного джаза.
mafia godfather
The mafia godfather was finally arrested after decades.
крёстный отец мафии
Крёстный отец мафии был наконец арестован после десятилетий.
political godfather
The senator was described as a political godfather in his party.
политический покровитель
Сенатора описывали как политического покровителя в его партии.
spiritual godfather
He acted as a spiritual godfather to many young artists.
духовный наставник
Он выступал как духовный наставник для многих молодых художников.