Noun
der Patron
Pronunciation: /ˌpaˈtʁoːn/
patron
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plural Patrone
Meanings
Noun
- patron
- patron saint
Example sentence
Der heilige Christophorus ist der Patron der Reisenden.
Saint Christopher is the patron saint of travellers.
Word forms
singular
der Patron
plural
die Patrone
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Patron
Accusativeden Patron
Dativedem Patron
Genitivedes Patrons
Plural
Nominativedie Patrone
Accusativedie Patrone
Dativeden Patronen
Genitiveder Patrone
Usage
- Patron / Schutzpatron — a patron or protector / a patron saint or protector; context matters
- der Patron einer Einrichtung — the patron of an institution; someone offering protection or support
Der Patron der Künstlergruppe stellte ihr einen Saal zur Verfügung.
The patron of the group of artists made a hall available to them.