Ablaßhandel

derNoun

sale of indulgences

English translations

  1. 01

    indulgence trade

  2. 02

    sale of indulgences

Word details

German meaning
Der Verkauf von Ablässen in der katholischen Kirche, um Sündenstrafen zu erlassen.
English meaning
Indulgence trade
German example
Der Ablasshandel war einer der Auslöser der Reformation.
English example
The indulgence trade was one of the triggers of the Reformation.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Ablaßhandel
Plural Form
None

Example sentences with “Ablaßhandel”

  1. Der Ablaßhandel war ein Grund für die Reformation. (The sale of indulgences was a reason for the Reformation.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Ablaßhandel a historical term?

Yes, it refers to a specific practice in the Catholic Church in the Middle Ages.