English–German

“pilgrim” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpɪlgɐ/

Example

Viele Pilger kamen zur Kathedrale.

Many pilgrims came to the cathedral.

Illustration for Pilger (pilgrim)

How to say “pilgrim” in German

“Pilgrim” in German is Pilger.

A devout traveler follows a route to a sacred place, driven by worship or penance rather than ordinary sightseeing.

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

Example sentences with Pilger

Sie trafen Pilger aus verschiedenen Ländern.

They met pilgrims from various countries.

Tips for using Pilger

  • Pilger is masculine, with the forms der Pilger and die Pilger; the genitive singular is des Pilgers.

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