pastoral in Dutch
pastoral in Dutch is pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief — pastoral means relating to shepherds, farming, or peaceful rural life.
pastoral in Dutch
pastoraal
Of or pertaining to shepherds or herders of other livestock.
pastorale
herderlijke brief
(religion, Christianity) A letter of a pastor to his charge; specifically, a letter addressed by a bishop to his diocese.
What does "pastoral" mean?
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adj Relating to shepherds, farming, or peaceful rural life.
"The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the hills."
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adj Relating to a pastor's spiritual guidance of a congregation.
"The bishop offered pastoral care to families affected by the tragedy."
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noun A poem or piece of music depicting idealised rural life.
"Beethoven's "Pastoral" symphony evokes scenes of the countryside."
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pastoral in a sentence
- The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the hills.
- She wrote pastoral poetry celebrating country life.
- The bishop offered pastoral care to families affected by the tragedy.
- The vicar's pastoral duties include visiting sick members of the parish.
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What is "pastoral" in Dutch?
"pastoral" in Dutch is pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief. pastoral means: Relating to shepherds, farming, or peaceful rural life.
How do you use "pastoral" in a sentence?
Example: "The painting shows a pastoral scene of sheep grazing in the hills." In Dutch, "pastoral" is pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief.
Are there other ways to say "pastoral" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 3 translations listed for "pastoral": pastoraal, pastorale, herderlijke brief.
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