Generalvikar

derNoun

vicar general (ecclesiastical office)

English translations

  1. 01

    Vicar General

Word details

German meaning
Ein hoher Beamter in einer Diözese der katholischen Kirche, der den Bischof in der Leitung der Diözese unterstützt.
English meaning
Vicar General
Synonym
Stellvertreter des Bischofs
German example
Der Generalvikar vertritt den Bischof in vielen administrativen Angelegenheiten.
English example
The Vicar General represents the bishop in many administrative matters.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Generalvikar
Plural Form
die Generalvikare

Example sentences with “Generalvikar”

  1. Der Generalvikar vertritt den Bischof. (The vicar general represents the bishop.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Generalvikar a masculine noun?

Yes, 'der Generalvikar' is masculine.