English–German

“ecumenical” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/øːkuˈmeːnɪʃ/

Example

Viele Gemeinden nehmen an ökumenischen Gottesdiensten teil.

Many congregations take part in ecumenical services.

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How to say “ecumenical” in German

“Ecumenical” in German is ökumenisch.

Christians from separate confessions joining in one service while keeping their distinct traditions.

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

Example sentences with ökumenisch

Der ökumenische Dialog förderte gegenseitiges Verständnis.

The ecumenical dialogue promoted mutual understanding.

Tips for using ökumenisch

  • The common phrase ökumenischer Gottesdienst refers to a service involving different Christian confessions, rather than simply a large church service.

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