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chaplain in German

chaplain in German is Kaplan, Gefängnisseelsorger, Gefängnisseelsorgerin — chaplain means a clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.

chaplain in German

Kaplan
noun
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
Gefängnisseelsorger
noun
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
Gefängnisseelsorgerin
noun
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
Kaplanin
noun
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
Krankenhausseelsorger
noun
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.
Krankenhausseelsorgerin
noun
A member of a religious body who is (often, although not always, of the clergy) officially assigned to provide pastoral care at an institution, group, private chapel, etc.

What does "chaplain" mean?

  1. noun A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.
    "The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss."
  2. noun A non-religious counsellor who provides similar pastoral or emotional support in a secular setting.
    "Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion."
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chaplain in a sentence

  • The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.
  • An army chaplain travels with the troops to offer support wherever they are stationed.
  • Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion.

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "chaplain" in German?

"chaplain" in German is Kaplan, Gefängnisseelsorger, Gefängnisseelsorgerin. chaplain means: A clergy member or spiritual advisor formally attached to a school, hospital, prison, military unit, or similar institution rather than a church congregation.

How do you use "chaplain" in a sentence?

Example: "The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss." In German, "chaplain" is Kaplan, Gefängnisseelsorger, Gefängnisseelsorgerin.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "chaplain": Kaplan, Gefängnisseelsorger, Gefängnisseelsorgerin, Kaplanin, Krankenhausseelsorger, Krankenhausseelsorgerin.

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