Viatikum

Word details

German meaning

Die heilige Kommunion, die einem Sterbenden gereicht wird; Wegzehrung.

English meaning

The Eucharist as given to a person near or in danger of death; provision for a journey.

Synonym

Sterbesakrament, Wegzehrung

German example

Der Priester brachte dem Sterbenden das Viatikum.

English example

The priest brought the viaticum to the dying man.

Type

Noun

Article

das

Singular Form

das Viatikum

Plural Form

die Viatika