Beichtvater
derNounconfessor (priest)
English translations
- 01
confessor
- 02
priest
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Priester, der die Beichte hört und Sünden vergibt.
- English meaning
- Confessor
- Synonym
- None
- German example
- Er suchte seinen Beichtvater auf, um seine Sünden zu bekennen.
- English example
- He went to his confessor to confess his sins.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Beichtvater
- Plural Form
- die Beichtväter
Related words
- Beychtvater
A confessor is a priest who hears confession and gives absolution.
Example sentences with “Beichtvater”
Er sprach mit seinem Beichtvater über seine Sorgen. (He spoke with his confessor about his worries.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Beichtvater?
The plural is 'die Beichtväter'. It is a masculine noun.