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“field chapel” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfɛltˌkɪʁçə/

Example

Während des Feldzugs richteten sie eine Feldkirche ein.

During the campaign, they set up a field chapel.

Illustration for Feldkirche (field chapel)

How to say “field chapel” in German

“Field chapel” in German is Feldkirche.

A simple altar and a few seats stand inside a tent or rough shelter among soldiers in the field.

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

Example sentences with Feldkirche

An der Front diente eine Feldkirche kurzzeitig als Lazarett.

At the front, a field chapel briefly served as a military hospital.

Tips for using Feldkirche

  • Feldkirche is feminine: die Feldkirche, with the plural die Feldkirchen.

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