English–German

“high mass” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhoːxˌamt/

Example

Wir gehen am Sonntag zum Hochamt.

We are going to High Mass on Sunday.

Illustration for Hochamt (high mass)

How to say “high mass” in German

“High mass” in German is Hochamt.

A Catholic service surrounded by especially elaborate ceremony and prominent music.

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

Example sentences with Hochamt

Nach dem Hochamt trifft sich die Gemeinde zum Austausch.

After high mass, the congregation meets for discussion.

Tips for using Hochamt

  • Hochamt is neuter, with the standard forms das Hochamt and the plural die Hochämter.

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