confessor in German
confessor in German is Bekenner, Beichtvater, Beichtiger — confessor means a priest who hears people's confessions and grants absolution.
confessor in German
Bekenner
One who confesses faith in Christianity in the face of persecution, but who is not martyred.
Beichtvater
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.
Beichtiger
(Eastern Orthodoxy, Roman Catholicism) A priest who hears confession and then gives absolution.
What does "confessor" mean?
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noun A priest who hears people's confessions and grants absolution.
"The old monk served as confessor to the whole village."
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noun Someone who admits to something, or who acts as a trusted listener for others' secrets.
"She became the office confessor, hearing everyone's complaints."
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confessor in a sentence
- The old monk served as confessor to the whole village.
- She became the office confessor, hearing everyone's complaints.
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What is "confessor" in German?
"confessor" in German is Bekenner, Beichtvater, Beichtiger. confessor means: A priest who hears people's confessions and grants absolution.
How do you use "confessor" in a sentence?
Example: "The old monk served as confessor to the whole village." In German, "confessor" is Bekenner, Beichtvater, Beichtiger.
Are there other ways to say "confessor" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "confessor": Bekenner, Beichtvater, Beichtiger.
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