NOUN

Papst/paːpst/Pope

Papst is a German noun that means Pope. It is pronounced /paːpst/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Päpste".

Definitions

1.head of the Roman Catholic Church(religion)

a.title for the Bishop of Rome, spiritual leader of the Catholic Church

Der Papst hält eine Rede auf dem Petersplatz.The Pope is giving a speech in St. Peter's Square.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Papstdie Päpste
Genitivedes Papstesder Päpste
Dativedem Papstden Päpsten
Accusativeden Papstdie Päpste

Frequently asked questions

What does "Papst" mean in English?
"Papst" means Pope. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Papst"?
"Papst" is pronounced /paːpst/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Papst" der, die, or das?
"Papst" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Papst"?
The plural of "Papst" is "Päpste".
What part of speech is "Papst"?
"Papst" is a noun in German.

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