English–German

“go on a pilgrimage” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɪlgɐn/

Example

Ich pilgere jedes Jahr nach Lourdes.

I go on a pilgrimage to Lourdes every year.

Illustration for pilgern (go on a pilgrimage)

How to say “go on a pilgrimage” in German

“Go on a pilgrimage” in German is pilgern.

A traveler follows a traditional route toward a sacred destination, often as an act of religious devotion.

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

Example sentences with pilgern

Jedes Jahr pilgern Pilger aus aller Welt nach Santiago de Compostela.

Every year, pilgrims from all over the world go on a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.

Tips for using pilgern

  • The usual destination pattern is "nach" plus a place, as in "nach Lourdes pilgern"; the verb takes "zu" with a person or institution.

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