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“altar” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/alˈtaːɐ̯/

Example

Die Familie hat einen kleinen Altar in der Ecke des Wohnzimmers.

The family has a small altar in the corner of the living room.

Illustration for Altar (altar)

How to say “altar” in German

“Altar” in German is Altar.

A raised table or platform set apart for worship, prayer, or offerings.

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

Example sentences with Altar

Im historischen Dom steht ein prächtiger Altar.

A magnificent altar stands in the historic cathedral.

Tips for using Altar

  • Altar is masculine, with the plural Altäre, so the article changes from "der Altar" to "die Altäre".

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