father-to-be en · NOUN
Pronunciation
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Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *peh₂-? Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *ph₂tḗr Proto-Germanic *fadēr Proto-West Germanic *fader Old English fæder Middle English fader English father English -to-be English father-to-be From father + -to-be.
Meanings
- A male partner of a pregnant woman (mother-to-be), especially when she is pregnant for the first time.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fathers-to-be | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Relateds
Translations (3)
cmn 準爸爸 /准爸爸 (male partner of a pregnant woman) · eu aitagai (male partner of a pregnant woman) · fi tuleva isä (male partner of a pregnant woman)