Beychtvater
derNounconfessor (archaic spelling of Beichtvater)
English translations
- 01
confessor
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Beichtvater ist ein Priester, der die Beichte hört und Absolution erteilt.
- English meaning
- A confessor is a priest who hears confession and gives absolution.
- Synonym
- Beichtvater
- German example
- Er suchte Rat bei seinem Beichtvater.
- English example
- He sought advice from his confessor.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Beychtvater
- Plural Form
- die Beychtväter
Example sentences with “Beychtvater”
Der König sprach mit seinem Beychtvater. (The king spoke with his confessor.)
Frequently asked questions
Why is it spelled with a 'y'?
It is an archaic spelling (18th/19th century) which is now replaced by 'Beichtvater'. It is masculine (der Beychtvater).