godfather

[US]/'gɒdfɑːθə/
[UK]/'ɡɑdfɑðɚ/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. gudfar
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

godfather figure

godfather figure

Example Sentences

the godfather of alternative comedy.

alternative komedis gudfar.

the godfather of a new generation of nuclear physicists.

godfather for en ny generation af atomfysikere.

He really wants to fulfil his role as godfather properly.

Han vil virkelig gerne løfte sin rolle som gudfar ordentligt.

He is considered the godfather of modern cooking.

Han betragtes som moderne kogekunstens gudfar.

The godfather of the mafia made him an offer he couldn't refuse.

Mafiaens gudfar gav ham et tilbud, han ikke kunne takke nej til.

The godfather of the bride gave a heartfelt speech at the wedding.

Brudens gudfar holdt en hjertelig tale til brylluppet.

The godfather of the music industry helped launch many successful careers.

Musikindustriens gudfar hjalp med at lancere mange succesfulde karrierer.

He always turns to his godfather for advice in times of need.

Han vender altid til sin gudfar for råd i nødstilfælde.

The godfather of the project provided the necessary funding.

Projektets gudfar sørgede for den nødvendige finansiering.

She sees her godfather as a mentor and role model.

Hun ser hendes gudfar som en mentor og rollemodel.

The godfather of the tech industry revolutionized the way we communicate.

Teknologibranchens gudfar revolutionerede den måde, vi kommunikerer på.

The godfather of the company is known for his strategic thinking.

Virksomhedens gudfar er kendt for sin strategiske tænkning.

He inherited a fortune from his godfather.

Han arvede en formue fra sin gudfar.

Real-world Examples

Then they named him godfather to Harry.

Så udnævnte de ham til Harrys gudfar.

Source: 3. Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

Is Robert Downey Jr Tom Holland's godfather?

Er Robert Downey Jr. Tom Hollands gudfar?

Source: Connection Magazine

The father, Lord Merton, is Mary's godfather.

Faderen, Lord Merton, er Marys gudfar.

Source: Downton Abbey (Audio Segmented Version) Season 3

He's the godfather of all this.

Han er gudfar for det hele.

Source: 2018 Best Hits Compilation

Swedish-American Erik Ahlstrom is considered the godfather of plogging.

Den svensk-amerikanske Erik Ahlstrom betragtes som ploggings gudfar.

Source: PBS Interview Environmental Series

Plus, Toyota is the godfather of hybrid cars, just think of the Prius.

Plus, Toyota er gudfader for hybridbiler, tænk bare på Prius.

Source: Financial Times

Harry and his godfather Sirius Black are in a tumultuous showdown with Voldemort's minions.

Harry og hans gudfar Sirius Black er i et tumultarisk opgør med Voldemorts håndlangere.

Source: Exciting moments of Harry Potter

Also known as the godfather of AI?

Også kendt som kunstig intelligens' gudfar?

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American June 2023 Collection

Under the careful supervision of her godfather.

Under hendes gudfars omhyggelige opsyn.

Source: The Big Bang Theory Season 10

I'm going to live with my godfather.

Jeg vil bo hos min gudfar.

Source: Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban

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