The English term "father" matches the German term "Pater"
| other english words that include "father" : | german : |
|---|---|
| forefather | Ahn |
| godfather | Gevatter |
| grandfather | Großvater |
| fatherland | Heimat |
| godfather | Pate |
| father in law | Schwiegervater |
| great grandfather, forefather | Urahn |
| great grandfather | Urgroßvater |
| father | Vater |
| fatherland | Vaterland |
| forefather | Vorfahr |