крёстный отец
godfather
religious male sponsor
Learn крёстный отец with free cards in 30 seconds.
10 minutes a day can add up to 3,000 words a year. Spaced flashcards bring each word back when it is time to remember it.
крёстный отец fits your vocabulary level. Check your level if you are not sure.
How many words can you learn in a year?
If you learn 8-10 new words a day and review them regularly with flashcards, you can cover about 3,000 words in a year.
ZapomniEnglish brings words back at the right time: difficult words appear more often, familiar words less often.
Not sure what pace to start with? Check your vocabulary level and we will suggest words for your level.
We count words you add to learning and review regularly. Active use grows gradually and depends on practice.
| Pace | Per day | Per year | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Easy | 3 words | ≈ 1,100 words | starting without pressure |
| Balanced | 5 words | ≈ 1,800 words | steady growth |
| Recommended | 8 words | ≈ 2,900 words | around 3,000 words a year |
| Fast | 10 words | ≈ 3,650 words | visible vocabulary growth |
| Intensive | 15 words | ≈ 5,500 words | strong motivation |
крёстный отец with English translation
крёстный отец usage examples
At the ceremony he stood as the child's godfather.
На церемонии он был крёстным отцом ребёнка.
Their godfather always took them to church on Sundays.
Их крёстный отец всегда водил их в церковь по воскресеньям.
Learn by topic
крёстный отец belongs to the topic "Family Relationships". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
крёстный отец synonyms
What's the difference between крёстный отец / крёстный / наставник / духовный отец / крёстный папа / крёстный родитель
The main neutral term for a man who sponsors a child at baptism and takes spiritual responsibility.
My godfather gave me a book for my birthday.
Мой крёстный отец подарил мне книгу на день рождения.
A common shortened form of “godfather”; usually clear in family and baptism contexts.
My godfather lives in another city.
Мой крёстный живёт в другом городе.
A person who teaches, guides, and supports; not necessarily connected with baptism.
He was a mentor to her during difficult years.
Он был для неё наставником в трудные годы.
A priest or spiritual guide who leads someone in religious life; this is not the same as a godfather.
He often consulted his spiritual father.
Он часто советовался со своим духовным отцом.
A diminutive, conversational variant that sounds more affectionate and less formal.
The children are always happy to see their godfather.
Дети всегда рады видеть своего крёстного папу.
A more formal or general term for a baptism sponsor; used less often than “godfather”.
The godparent should take part in the church ceremony.
Крёстный родитель должен участвовать в церковном обряде.
What's the difference
More related word breakdowns
Short comparisons help you choose the right word by meaning, context, and typical examples.
В чем разница в английском между carry, wear, tote и lug
Carry — нести или иметь при себе, wear — носить на теле, tote — таскать с собой, lug — тащить тяжёлое с усилием.
В чем разница в английском между whole, entire, complete и intact
Разница между whole, entire, complete и intact: целое, весь объем, завершенность и сохранность без повреждений.
В чем разница в английском между choose, pick, select и opt for
Разница между choose, pick, select и opt for: обычный выбор, разговорный выбор, выбор из списка и осознанное предпочтение.
Related words and lists for крёстный отец
Lists
How to pronounce крёстный отец and what this word means
крёстный отец translation: godfather. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce крёстный отец
[ˈkrʲɵstnɨj ɐˈtʲets]
крёстный отец translation
godfather
крёстный отец examples
At the ceremony he stood as the child's godfather.
крёстный отец transcription
[ˈkrʲɵstnɨj ɐˈtʲets], годфазер
How this dictionary entry is reviewed
ZapomniEnglish prepares dictionary data automatically, then the editorial workflow checks high-frequency words, top lists, and pages that already receive search impressions first.
Questions about this word
крёстный отец meaning: what does it mean?
мужчина, принявший духовную ответственность за ребёнка
крёстный отец pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
крёстный отец is pronounced as [ˈkrʲɵstnɨj ɐˈtʲets]. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
крёстный отец definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
At the ceremony he stood as the child's godfather. Translation: На церемонии он был крёстным отцом ребёнка.
Is крёстный отец part of Family Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, крёстный отец (godfather) can be learned in the Family Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is крёстный отец part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?
Yes, крёстный отец (godfather) can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Learn крёстный отец in your vocabulary
Add this word to practice, repeat it with audio, examples and your own word lists.