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become a father Used when a man is going to have a child or has just had one. The phrase can refer to a future event or a change of status.
RU: Он мечтает когда-нибудь стать отцом.
EN: He dreams of becoming a father someday.

Ты хочешь стать отцом?

Do you want to become a father?

Честно говоря, я вообще не уверен, готов ли я стать отцом.

Honestly, I’m not at all sure I’m ready to become a father.

— Джуно (2007)

Вы хотите стать отцом?

Do you want to become a father?

Я должен был скоро стать отцом и не хотел умереть ни за что.

I was going to be a father soon, and I didn't want to die for nothing.

— Элитный отряд (2007)