Vater und Mutter
/ˈfaːtər ʊnt ˈmʊtər/word by word
The phrase "father a mother" is translated into German as Vater und Mutter.
This phrase is used to refer to both parents of a person.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈfaːtər ʊnt ˈmʊtər/
Did you know?
- In German, the word Mutter is a homonym that also means 'nut', as in the hardware piece that screws onto a bolt.
- While 'Vater und Mutter' refers to both parents, the word Mutter has a linguistic history involving a sexual metaphor used to distinguish the feminine form from its older counterparts.
- In some German dialects, the word for 'mother' is shortened to Mutti and 'father' to Vati when used as affectionate nicknames.
Examples in context
- Guten Abend, Herr Müller. Wie geht es Ihrem Vater und Ihrer Mutter?Good evening, Mr. Müller. How are your father and mother?
- Ich habe Vater und Mutter sehr lieb.I love my father and mother very much.
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are talking about their families.
- JuliaBesuchen dich dein Vater und Mutter bald?Are your father and mother visiting you soon?
- LukasJa, sie kommen am nächsten Wochenende.Yes, they are coming next weekend.
- JuliaDas ist schön, Lukas!That is lovely, Lukas!
- LukasDanke, Julia. Ich freue mich sehr.Thanks, Julia. I am looking forward to it.
