kirchenlateinisch
Ecclesiastical Latin
English translations
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ecclesiastical Latin
Word details
- German meaning
- Kirchenlateinisch bezeichnet die spezifische Form des Latein, die in der römisch-katholischen Kirche verwendet wird.
- English meaning
- Ecclesiastical Latin refers to the specific form of Latin used in the Roman Catholic Church.
- Synonym
- keine
- German example
- Viele liturgische Texte sind in Kirchenlateinisch verfasst.
- English example
- Many liturgical texts are written in Ecclesiastical Latin.
Example sentences with “kirchenlateinisch”
Er beherrscht das Kirchenlateinische perfekt. (He has mastered Ecclesiastical Latin.)
Frequently asked questions
What distinguishes 'kirchenlateinisch' from classical Latin?
Ecclesiastical Latin developed as the language of the Roman Catholic Church. It differs from classical Latin in pronunciation, vocabulary, and some syntactical developments.