Ablass
derNoundrain; indulgence
English translations
- 01
indulgence
- 02
remission
Word details
- German meaning
- In der katholischen Kirche die Vergebung von Sündenstrafen nach der Beichte.
- English meaning
- Indulgence
- Synonym
- Vergebung, Absolution
- German example
- Im Mittelalter konnte man sich von Sünden durch den Kauf von Ablassbriefen freikaufen.
- English example
- In the Middle Ages, one could buy oneself free from sins by purchasing indulgences.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Ablass
- Plural Form
- die Ablässe
Related words
- Ablassbrief
indulgence
- Ablassbrief
indulgence
- Ablassventil
Relief valve
- ablassen
Drain
- Ablasshandel
Indulgence trade
- herablassend
Condescending
- Herablassung
Condescension
- herablassen
to condescend, to deign
- Dampf ablassen
To let off steam means to release pent-up anger or stress through an activity or conversation.
- Schenk
Pitcher
- Ausguß
Drain
- geruhen
to deign, to condescend
- abdirigieren
to fob off, to deflect
- abseilen
To rappel
- ablaßen
To drain, to release
- schnippisch
Snotty, snippy
- Auslassventil
Exhaust valve
- Silberblick
Arrogant look
- rüffeln
To scold
- abrücken
to deviate, to move away from
- abreagieren
To let off steam
- einen abseilen
to rappel
- Ablaßhandel
Indulgence trade
- Ablaß
Indulgence
- Moralismus
Moralism
- belächeln
to smile at condescendingly
- herrklären
To lecture, to patronize
- anquatschen
to berate, to scold
- gönnerhaft
Patronizing means behaving in a condescending and superior manner, often making others feel inferior.
- Freundchen
buddy, pal (often used condescendingly)
Example sentences with “Ablass”
Das Wasser fließt durch den Ablass. (The water flows through the drain.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Ablass?
'Ablass' is masculine (der Ablass). The plural is 'die Ablässe'.