Ablasshandel
derNounsale of indulgences (correct spelling)
English translations
- 01
indulgence trade
Word details
- German meaning
- Der (historische) Verkauf von kirchlichen Ablässen, um Sündenstrafen zu verkürzen.
- English meaning
- Indulgence trade
- Synonym
- Sündenhandel
- German example
- Der Ablasshandel war ein Hauptkritikpunkt der Reformation.
- English example
- The indulgence trade was a major point of criticism during the Reformation.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Ablasshandel
- Plural Form
- None
Related words
- Ablaßhandel
Indulgence trade
Example sentences with “Ablasshandel”
Die Kirche kritisierte den Ablasshandel. (The church criticized the sale of indulgences.)
Frequently asked questions
Is there a spelling difference?
Yes, 'Ablasshandel' is the modern spelling after the German spelling reform.