godchild
/ˈɡɒdtʃaɪld/noun
उच्चारण गॉड्चाइल्ड
धर्म-पुत्र या धर्म-पुत्री (ईसाई परंपरा में)
Core word
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a child that a godparent promises to help and to teach about the Christian religion, usually at a baptism ceremony
धर्म-पुत्र या धर्म-पुत्री (ईसाई परंपरा में)
- She has three godchildren.
- He gave his godchild a Bible on her birthday.
- He sends his godchild a card every birthday.
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- Her godchild is learning to ride a bicycle.
- The couple chose a godchild's name with great care.
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godchild (countable noun)
A godchild is a child, or later an adult, for whom a godparent made promises at a Christian baptism.
Godchild वह बच्चा (या बाद में वयस्क) है जिसके लिए godparent ने ईसाई baptism में वचन दिए हों।
- She sent a gift to her godchild on his birthday.
- He became a godfather when his friend's baby was baptised.
somebody's godchild
Use the possessive to say whose godchild it is.
यह बताने के लिए कि godchild किसका है, possessive रूप प्रयोग होता है।
- Radhika is my godchild.
- He is the priest's godchild.
godchild + of
You can also say 'godchild of somebody'.
'Godchild of somebody' भी कहा जा सकता है।
- He is a godchild of the family's old friend.
plural: godchildren
The plural of godchild is godchildren, with a changed vowel like child and children.
Godchild का plural godchildren है, जैसे child का children।
- She has three godchildren in Mumbai.
godchild vs adopted child
A godchild is not legally adopted; a godparent only promises spiritual and moral guidance.
Godchild को क़ानूनी रूप से गोद नहीं लिया जाता; godparent केवल आध्यात्मिक और नैतिक मार्गदर्शन का वचन देता है।
- She loves her godchild, but he lives with his own parents.
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adjective + godchild
youngbelovedeldestonlynewborn
- He gave a gift to his only godchild.
verb + godchild
visitblessguidespoiladopt as
- She spoils her godchild with sweets.
godchild + and + godparent
godparent and godchildgodfather and godchildgodmother and godchild
- The godmother and godchild share a special bond.
godchild + noun
birthdaychristeningbaptismgift
- They attended the godchild's baptism.
godchild + support
pay the fees ofwrite topray fortake care of
- He promised to take care of his godchild.
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- On Christmas, the old priest gave a book to his godchild.
क्रिसमस पर बूढ़े पादरी ने अपने godchild को एक किताब दी।
- Radhika's Christian friend has two godchildren in Goa.
राधिका की ईसाई सहेली के गोवा में दो godchildren हैं।
- A godchild is expected to be taught the values of the faith.
Godchild को आस्था के मूल्य सिखाए जाने की अपेक्षा होती है।
- He remembered his godchild's birthday every year.
उसे हर वर्ष अपने godchild का जन्मदिन याद रहता था।
- The novel's hero is the godchild of a wealthy widow.
उपन्यास का नायक एक धनी विधवा का godchild है।
- The vicar remembered each godchild by name at the christening feast.
पादरी को दावत में हर godchild का नाम याद था।
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✗ She is godchild of my brother.
✓ She is my brother's godchild.
Use the possessive to show whose godchild she is.
वह किसकी godchild है यह बताने के लिए possessive प्रयोग करें।
✗ She has two godchildren, and she love both of them.
✓ She has two godchildren, and she loves both of them.
The subject 'she' takes the verb with -s.
Subject 'she' के साथ क्रिया में -s लगता है।