Bischof
derNounbishop (religious title)
English translations
- 01
bishop
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein hoher Würdenträger in der christlichen Kirche, der eine Diözese leitet.
- English meaning
- Bishop
- Synonym
- Oberhirte
- German example
- Der Bischof besuchte die Gemeinde, um die Gläubigen zu segnen.
- English example
- The bishop visited the parish to bless the faithful.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Bischof
- Plural Form
- die Bischöfe
Related words
- Bischofit
Bischofite
- Bischofsstab
Crosier
- Bischofssitz
Bishop's seat
- Erzbischof
Archbishop
- Dom
Cathedral
- Altarweihe
Altar consecration
- Firmung
Confirmation
- Domkirche
Cathedral
- Bischöfin
Bishop (female)
- Kathedrale
Cathedral
- Mitra
Mitre
- Diözese
Diocese
- Erzdiözese
An archdiocese is an ecclesiastical administrative district headed by an archbishop.
- Bistum
Diocese
- Kirchenprovinz
Ecclesiastical province
- Primas
Soprano, top performer
- Primas
Soprano, top performer
- Erzkanzler
Archchancellor
- Clerisei
Clergy refers to the entirety of the clergy of a church or diocese.
- Kirchenfürst
Church dignitary
- bischöflich
Episcopal
- Generalvikar
Vicar General
Example sentences with “Bischof”
Der Bischof hält eine Predigt. (The bishop is giving a sermon.)
Frequently asked questions
Is Bischof a masculine noun?
Yes, 'Bischof' is a masculine noun (der Bischof). The plural form is 'Bischöfe', involving an umlaut change on the vowel.