NOUN
Kirche/ˈkɪʁçə/church (building); church (institution)
Kirche is a German noun that means church (building) or church (institution). It is pronounced /ˈkɪʁçə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Kirchen".
Definitions
1.a building for Christian religious services(building)
a.Christian place of worship
Die Kirche im Dorf ist über 500 Jahre alt.—The church in the village is over 500 years old.
2.the Christian church as a religious organization or community(institution)
a.the Christian institution or community
Die Kirche spielt eine wichtige Rolle im Leben vieler Menschen.—The Church plays an important role in many people's lives.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Kirche | die Kirchen |
| Genitive | der Kirche | der Kirchen |
| Dative | der Kirche | den Kirchen |
| Accusative | die Kirche | die Kirchen |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Kirche" mean in English?
- "Kirche" means church (building) or church (institution). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Kirche"?
- "Kirche" is pronounced /ˈkɪʁçə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Kirche" der, die, or das?
- "Kirche" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Kirche"?
- The plural of "Kirche" is "Kirchen".
- What part of speech is "Kirche"?
- "Kirche" is a noun in German.
