ADJECTIVE
sakral/zaˈkʁaːl/sacred; sacral; religious
sakral is a German adjective that means sacred, sacral, or religious. It is pronounced /zaˈkʁaːl/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "sakraler" and "sakralsten".
Definitions
1.referring to something religiously sacred or belonging to religious practice(religion)
a.pertaining to religious ceremonies or objects considered holy
Die Kirche besitzt viele sakrale Kunstwerke.—The church owns many sacred works of art.
b.used as a contrast to secular; belonging to the realm of the sacred
Die sakrale Musik unterscheidet sich deutlich von weltlicher Musik.—Sacred music differs significantly from secular music.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | sakral |
|---|---|
| Comparative | sakraler |
| Superlative | sakralsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sakral" mean in English?
- "sakral" means sacred, sacral, or religious. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "sakral"?
- "sakral" is pronounced /zaˈkʁaːl/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "sakral"?
- The comparative of "sakral" is "sakraler" and the superlative is "sakralsten".
- What part of speech is "sakral"?
- "sakral" is a adjective in German.
