NOUN
Opfergabe/ˈɔp͡fɐˌɡaːbə/offering; sacrifice; votive offering
Opfergabe is a German noun that means offering, sacrifice, or votive offering. It is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐˌɡaːbə/. As a noun it takes the article "die", with the plural form "Opfergaben".
Definitions
1.object offered as a sacrifice or gift to a deity or in a ritual(religion or ritual)
a.ritual or sacred gift to a god, spirit, or supernatural entity
Die Priester legten die Opfergabe auf den Altar.—The priests placed the offering on the altar.
b.presented in the context of a religious festival, seeking favor or giving thanks
Jede Familie brachte eine Opfergabe zum Tempel.—Each family brought an offering to the temple.
Declension
Genderfeminine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Opfergabe | die Opfergaben |
| Genitive | der Opfergabe | der Opfergaben |
| Dative | der Opfergabe | den Opfergaben |
| Accusative | die Opfergabe | die Opfergaben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Opfergabe" mean in English?
- "Opfergabe" means offering, sacrifice, or votive offering. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Opfergabe"?
- "Opfergabe" is pronounced /ˈɔp͡fɐˌɡaːbə/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Opfergabe" der, die, or das?
- "Opfergabe" is a feminine noun, so it takes the article "die".
- What is the plural of "Opfergabe"?
- The plural of "Opfergabe" is "Opfergaben".
- What part of speech is "Opfergabe"?
- "Opfergabe" is a noun in German.
