Profeß

dieNoun

profession (archaic for religious vows)

English translations

  1. 01

    professor

Word details

German meaning
Feierliche Gelöbnisablegung beim Eintritt in einen Orden.
English meaning
Religious profession
Synonym
Gelübde, Ordensgelübde
German example
Die Profeß fand in der Klosterkirche statt.
English example
The religious profession took place in the monastery church.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Profeß
Plural Form
die Professe

Example sentences with “Profeß”

  1. Sie legte die Profeß ab. (She took the religious vows.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Profeß the same as Beruf?

No, 'Profeß' specifically refers to religious vows, whereas 'Beruf' is a job.