This is the 5902nd most frequent Dutch word.
peter
Godfather.
Here, 'Peter' is used as a proper noun, referring to a person's name.
Peter is mijn beste vriend.
Peter is my best friend.
In this sentence, 'peter' means 'godfather', playing a significant role in some cultural and religious contexts.
Hij fungeert als peter voor het kind.
He acts as a godfather for the child.
In this usage, 'peter' can figuratively mean 'sponsor' or 'patron' referring to someone who supports or leads an initiative.