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parable in German

parable in German is Parabel, Gleichnis, Gleichniserzählung — parable means a short story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson through comparison.

parable in German

Parabel
noun
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
Gleichnis
noun
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
Gleichniserzählung
noun
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.
Gleichnisrede
noun
A short narrative illustrating a lesson (usually religious/moral) by comparison or analogy.

What does "parable" mean?

  1. noun A short story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson through comparison.
    "The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches compassion for strangers."
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parable in a sentence

  • The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches compassion for strangers.
  • The teacher used a simple parable to explain honesty to the children.

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What is "parable" in German?

"parable" in German is Parabel, Gleichnis, Gleichniserzählung. parable means: A short story used to teach a moral or spiritual lesson through comparison.

How do you use "parable" in a sentence?

Example: "The parable of the Good Samaritan teaches compassion for strangers." In German, "parable" is Parabel, Gleichnis, Gleichniserzählung.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "parable": Parabel, Gleichnis, Gleichniserzählung, Gleichnisrede.

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