NOUN
Priester/ˈpʁiːstɐ/priest; clergyman
Priester is a German noun that means priest or clergyman. It is pronounced /ˈpʁiːstɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Priester".
Definitions
1.official in many Christian and some other religions authorized to perform religious ceremonies(religion)
a.ordained minister in the Christian church, especially the Catholic or Orthodox Church
Der Priester hielt eine Messe in der Kirche.—The priest celebrated a mass in the church.
b.person who performs rituals or acts as a spiritual intermediary in some non-Christian religions
Der Priester leitete das rituelle Opfer.—The priest conducted the ritual sacrifice.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Priester | die Priester |
| Genitive | des Priesters | der Priester |
| Dative | dem Priester | den Priestern |
| Accusative | den Priester | die Priester |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Priester" mean in English?
- "Priester" means priest or clergyman. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Priester"?
- "Priester" is pronounced /ˈpʁiːstɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Priester" der, die, or das?
- "Priester" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Priester"?
- The plural of "Priester" is "Priester".
- What part of speech is "Priester"?
- "Priester" is a noun in German.
