Exerzitium

dasNoun

exercise (religious or military context)

English translations

  1. 01

    spiritual exercises

  2. 02

    retreat

  3. 03

    devotional exercises

Word details

German meaning
Ein Exerzitium ist eine Zeit der spirituellen Übung und Besinnung, oft in Stille und Abgeschiedenheit.
English meaning
Spiritual retreat
Synonym
Besinnungstage
German example
Er nahm an einem Exerzitium teil, um seinen Glauben zu vertiefen.
English example
He participated in a spiritual retreat to deepen his faith.
Type
Noun
Article
das
Singular Form
das Exerzitium
Plural Form
die Exerzitien

Example sentences with “Exerzitium”

  1. Er nahm an einem spirituellen Exerzitium teil. (He participated in a spiritual retreat/exercise.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Exerzitium common?

It is mainly used in religious or very formal contexts.