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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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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 college chaplain led a quiet service for students before exams."
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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 college chaplain led a quiet service for students before exams.
- The hospital chaplain visits patients who want someone to talk to about faith or loss.
- Some universities now employ humanist chaplains for students who want guidance without religion.
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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 college chaplain led a quiet service for students before exams." 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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