Altaraufsatz
derNounaltarpiece; retable
English translations
- 01
altar superstructure
- 02
altar piece
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein dekoratives Element, das über oder hinter einem Altar in einer Kirche angebracht ist.
- English meaning
- Altarpiece
- Synonym
- Retabel, Altarbild
- German example
- Der Altaraufsatz in der Kirche ist sehr kunstvoll gestaltet.
- English example
- The altarpiece in the church is very intricately designed.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Altaraufsatz
- Plural Form
- die Altaraufsätze
Related words
- Retabel
Reredos
- Altarretabel
An altarpiece is an often richly decorated image or sculpture placed behind the altar in a church.
Example sentences with “Altaraufsatz”
Der Altaraufsatz ist aus dem 15. Jahrhundert. (The altarpiece is from the 15th century.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Altaraufsatz?
The plural is 'die Altaraufsätze'. It is masculine (der Altaraufsatz).