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Godfather
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
Translation godfather into russian
godfather
Verb
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
Additional translations
godfather
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
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
Definitions
godfather
Verb
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
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
Noun
UK
/ˈɡɒdˌfɑːðə/
US
/ˈɡɑdˌfɑðər/
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.
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.
godfather of (something)
He is considered the godfather of modern jazz.
крестный отец (чего-то)
Его считают крестным отцом современного джаза.
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.
spiritual godfather
He acted as a spiritual godfather to many young artists.
духовный наставник
Он выступал как духовный наставник для многих молодых художников.
godfather figure
He became a godfather figure in the community.
фигура крёстного отца
Он стал фигурой крёстного отца в этой общине.
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.