English–German

“bible” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbiːbl̩/

Example

Er kennt die Geschichten aus der Bibel.

He knows the stories from the Bible.

Illustration for Bibel (bible)

How to say “bible” in German

“Bible” in German is Bibel.

An open volume whose pages gather ancient stories, laws, poetry, and teachings.

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

Example sentences with Bibel

Er erwähnte ein Bibelzitat im Gespräch.

He mentioned a Bible quotation in the conversation.

Tips for using Bibel

  • German treats Bibel as feminine, so standard phrases include in der Bibel and die Bibel; its plural is Bibeln.

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