English–German

“bishop” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈbɪʃɔf/

Example

Wir haben den Bischof gestern im Dom gesehen.

We saw the bishop in the cathedral yesterday.

Illustration for Bischof (bishop)

How to say “bishop” in German

“Bishop” in German is Bischof.

A senior church leader at a cathedral, representing a regional church body in worship and public affairs.

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

Example sentences with Bischof

Ich habe den Bischof getroffen.

I met the bishop.

Tips for using Bischof

  • Bischof is masculine: der Bischof, with plural die Bischöfe; the umlaut changes the vowel in the plural.

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