Ablaßhandel
derNounsale of indulgences
English translations
- 01
indulgence trade
- 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”
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.