English–German
“nun” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnɔnə/
Example
Ich habe eine Nonne im Krankenhaus getroffen.
I met a nun at the hospital.
How to say “nun” in German
“Nun” in German is Nonne.
A vowed member of a religious community whose life centers on shared prayer, work, and residence in a convent.
Example sentences with Nonne
Ich möchte eine Nonne kennenlernen, um mehr über ihr Leben im Kloster zu erfahren.
I would like to get to know a nun to learn more about her life in the monastery.
Tips for using Nonne
- Schwester can also mean a nun in a religious context, but it commonly means a biological or nursing sister, so Nonne is more specific.