Vater in every case
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Vater | die Väter |
| Accusative | den Vater | die Väter |
| Dative | dem Vater | den Vätern |
| Genitive | des Vaters | der Väter |
Vater in use
- A1
Mein Vater ist Arzt.
My father is a doctor.
- A1
Ich spreche oft mit meinem Vater.
I often talk to my father.
- A2
Viele Väter nehmen Elternzeit.
Many fathers take parental leave.
Good to know
- Spoken: Papa.
- Plural with umlaut: die Väter.
Related words
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is it der, die or das Vater?
It's der Vater. Vater is masculine, and the plural is die Väter.
What does Vater mean?
Vater means father in English.
What is the plural of Vater?
The plural is die Väter. In the plural the article is always die (nominative).