English–German

“prayer” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈbeːt/

Example

Wir sprechen vor dem Essen ein Gebet.

We say a prayer before the meal.

Illustration for Gebet (prayer)

How to say “prayer” in German

“Prayer” in German is Gebet.

A private or communal act presents a request, gratitude, or plea for someone else through speech or thought.

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

Example sentences with Gebet

Vor der Operation bat sie im Gebet um Hilfe.

Before the operation, she asked for help in prayer.

Tips for using Gebet

  • The combining form Gebets- appears in compounds such as Gebetsbuch, adding an -s- before the second noun.

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