English–German

“abbot” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/apt/

Example

Die Äbte kamen zur Versammlung im Kloster.

The abbots came to the meeting at the monastery.

Illustration for Abt (abbot)

How to say “abbot” in German

“Abbot” in German is Abt.

A senior monk stands at the center of a monastery, guiding its religious life and overseeing its daily affairs.

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

Example sentences with Abt

Die Gemeinde handelte in Absprache mit dem Abt.

The municipality acted in consultation with the abbot.

Tips for using Abt

  • The plural of Abt is Äbte, with an umlaut and a final e rather than the English plural ending.

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