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“monk” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/mœnç/

Example

Der Mönch betet jeden Morgen.

The monk prays every morning.

Illustration for Mönch (monk)

How to say “monk” in German

“Monk” in German is Mönch.

A monastery resident whose simple life is organized around prayer, shared work, and renouncing marriage.

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

Example sentences with Mönch

Er lebt seit Jahren als Mönch in einem abgelegenen Kloster.

He has been living as a monk in a remote monastery for years.

Tips for using Mönch

  • As a German noun, Mönch is always capitalized, and its plural is Mönche rather than a form ending in -s or -en.

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