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brethren in German

brethren in German is Brüder, Brüdergemeinschaft — brethren means an old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.

brethren in German

Brüder
noun
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.
Brüdergemeinschaft
noun
(figuratively) The body of members, especially of a fraternal, religious or military order.

What does "brethren" mean?

  1. noun An old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.
    "The preacher addressed the brethren gathered in the hall."
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brethren in a sentence

  • The preacher addressed the brethren gathered in the hall.
  • Members refer to each other as brethren within the order.

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What is "brethren" in German?

"brethren" in German is Brüder, Brüdergemeinschaft. brethren means: An old-fashioned or formal plural of "brother", used especially for members of a religious, fraternal, or shared community.

How do you use "brethren" in a sentence?

Example: "The preacher addressed the brethren gathered in the hall." In German, "brethren" is Brüder, Brüdergemeinschaft.

Are there other ways to say "brethren" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "brethren": Brüder, Brüdergemeinschaft.

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