der Pfarrer, –
pastor · priest
Eine geistliche Person, die in einer Kirche arbeitet, Gottesdienste leitet und Menschen in Glaubensfragen hilft.
The German word "Pfarrer" is a noun that means "pastor" or "minister". It is derived from the Old High German word "phariga", which refers to a person in charge of religious duties or leadership within a church. "Pfarrer" specifically denotes someone who leads a congregation in Christian contexts and is responsible for spiritual guidance and the administration of sacraments.
Similar words in German include "Priester" (priest), which is often associated with Catholic or Orthodox traditions, and "Gemeindepfarrer" (community pastor), which emphasizes the community aspect of their role. The key difference is that "Pfarrer" can refer more broadly to Protestant ministers, while "Priester" typically refers to those in a Catholic or Orthodox context, focusing more on sacramental duties.
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Examples
Der Pfarrer hält die Predigt in der Kirche.noun
The pastor delivers the sermon in the church.
Jeden Sonntag predigt der Pfarrer im Gottesdienst.noun
Every Sunday the pastor preaches in the church service.
Ein Pfarrer betreut die Gemeinde.noun
A priest looks after the congregation.
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