priest in German
priest in German is Priester, Pfarrer, Pfaffe — priest means a person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
priest in German
Priester
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
Pfarrer
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
Pfaffe
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
Priesterin
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
Pastor
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
Pastorin
A religious clergyman (clergywoman, clergyperson) who is trained to perform services or sacrifices at a church or temple.
What does "priest" mean?
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noun A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
"The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar."
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verb To ordain someone as a priest.
"He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral."
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priest in a sentence
- The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar.
- She confided in the priest during confession.
- He was priested in a ceremony at the cathedral.
- After years of study, she will be priested by the bishop next month.
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What is "priest" in German?
"priest" in German is Priester, Pfarrer, Pfaffe. priest means: A person trained and ordained to lead religious services and rites in a church or temple.
How do you use "priest" in a sentence?
Example: "The priest blessed the newlyweds at the altar." In German, "priest" is Priester, Pfarrer, Pfaffe.
Are there other ways to say "priest" in German?
Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "priest": Priester, Pfarrer, Pfaffe, Priesterin, Pastor, Pastorin.
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