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Taufen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Taufen" is used as verb with the meaning of "baptize", "christen" or "name".
Essential properties of "taufen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: taufen
- Simple past: taufte
- Participle: getauft
regulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "taufen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To baptize someone"
- Definition: "To administer the sacrament of baptism to someone."
- Translation(s): baptize, christen
- Synonym(s): benennen, weihen
- Related word(s): Taufe, Täufling
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir werden das Kind am Sonntag taufen.
- Der Priester taufte das Baby in der Kirche.
- Viele Eltern taufen ihre Kinder im ersten Lebensjahr.
2.) "To name or nickname someone/something"
- Definition: "To give a name or nickname to someone or something."
- Translation(s): name, christen, dub
- Synonym(s): benennen, nennen
- Related word(s): Name, Namensgebung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Sie taufte ihren Hund 'Rex'.
- Das neue Schiff wurde auf den Namen 'Hoffnung' getauft.
- Er taufte seinen Sohn nach seinem Großvater.