die Pfarrkirche, -n
parish church
Eine Kirche, die einer örtlichen Gemeinde gehört und in der regelmäßig Gottesdienste stattfinden.
The German word "Pfarrkirche" is a compound noun made of:
- Pfarr (from "Pfarrei") meaning parish
- Kirche meaning church
So, Pfarrkirche means parish church, i.e., the main church in a parish responsible for local pastoral care.
Similar words:
- Kirche (church) – a general term for any church
- Dorfkirche (village church) – a church located in a village
- Dom (cathedral) – a large main church, often a bishop's seat
Difference:
While "Kirche" is generic, "Pfarrkirche" specifically refers to the church serving a parish community. "Dom" implies higher status, often independent from parish structure.
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Examples
Die Pfarrkirche hat einen hohen Turm.noun
The parish church has a tall tower.
In unserem Dorf steht eine ältere Pfarrkirche.noun
In our village, there is an older parish church.
Neben dem Marktplatz befindet sich die große Pfarrkirche.noun
Next to the marketplace is the large parish church.
Die Pfarrkirche hat hohe Fenster und ein großes Tor.noun
The parish church has tall windows and a large gate.
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