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godfather nghĩa là gì?

cha đỡ đầu

UK/ˈɡɒdfɑːðə//ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/

godfather in Vietnamese: cha đỡ đầu. In English, godfather means a man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

Vietnamese words for godfather

man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner
cha đỡ đầu

English meaning of godfather

  1. noun A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
  2. noun Someone who plays a key role in fostering the development of something.
  3. noun A mafia leader.
  4. noun A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.

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Questions about godfather in Vietnamese

What is the meaning of godfather in Vietnamese?
Godfather in Vietnamese is cha đỡ đầu.
godfather nghĩa là gì?
Godfather: cha đỡ đầu.
What does godfather mean in English?
Godfather means a man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

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