vader
n. countable C2 Proficiency US //ˈveɪdɝ// vad·er
n. the word for father in Dutch. You might recognize it from famous movie characters whose names hint at their family roles.
n. the Dutch word for father. In English contexts, it is primarily encountered as a loanword or within specific cultural references that play on its Germanic etymology.
The Dutch boy called out for his vader.
The professor explained that the character's name was a clever play on the Dutch word vader, hinting at his secret identity.
Etymologists often point to the Dutch vader and German Vater as clear cognates of the English word father, illustrating the shared linguistic heritage of the Germanic languages.
Usage
Capitalized when used as a proper name or title in Dutch; usually treated as a foreign loanword in English prose.