Taufe
dieNounbaptism; christening (verb: to baptize)
English translations
- 01
baptism
- 02
christening
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein religiöses Ritual, bei dem eine Person mit Wasser übergossen oder untergetaucht wird, um sie in eine Glaubensgemeinschaft aufzunehmen.
- English meaning
- Baptism
- Synonym
- Taufzeremonie, Sakrament
- German example
- Die Taufe des Kindes fand in der Kirche statt.
- English example
- The child's baptism took place in the church.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Taufe
- Plural Form
- die Taufen
Related words
- taufen
Baptize
- Wiedertaufe
Anabaptism
- Feuertaufe
Trial by fire
- umtaufen
To rename
- Nottaufe
Emergency baptism
- Schiffstaufe
A ship christening is a ceremony in which a ship is officially named and put into service.
- wiedertaufen
Rebaptize
- Täufer
Anabaptist
- Silberlöffelchen
Silver spoon
- umbenennen
Rename
- Patenkind
Godchild
- Gotin
Godfather, Godmother
- Baptist
Baptist
- Ritus
Rite
- Sakrament
A sacrament is a sacred ritual regarded in many Christian churches as a sign and means of grace.
- Götti
Godfather
- Baptismus
Baptism is a Christian denomination that practices believer's baptism, the baptism of people who consciously profess their faith.
- Taufbecken
A baptismal font is a container used in Christian churches for baptism.
- Kirchenbuch
Parish register
- Taufstein
A baptismal font is a basin or vessel in a church used for baptism.
- Taufschein
Baptismal certificate
- Erbsünde
Original sin
Example sentences with “Taufe”
Das Kind bekommt eine Taufe. (The child is having a baptism.)
Frequently asked questions
Is it 'die Taufe' or 'der Taufe'?
It is 'die Taufe' (feminine). 'Taufe' is the noun, 'taufen' is the verb.