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“abbey” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/apˈtaɪ̯/

Example

In der Nähe gibt es mehrere Abteien.

There are several abbeys nearby.

Illustration for Abtei (abbey)

How to say “abbey” in German

“Abbey” in German is Abtei.

A historic monastic complex centered on a church, with communal living and worship spaces around it.

Full entry for Abtei: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Abtei

Wir haben gestern die Abtei besichtigt und die Fresken bewundert.

Yesterday, we visited the abbey and admired the frescoes.

Tips for using Abtei

  • Abtei is feminine, so the forms are die Abtei, der Abtei, and die Abteien in the plural.

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