English–German

“virgin mary” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/maˈdɔna/

Example

Die Madonna auf dem Altar ist sehr schön.

The Virgin Mary on the altar is very beautiful.

Illustration for Madonna (virgin mary)

How to say “virgin mary” in German

“Virgin mary” in German is Madonna.

A sacred mother figure in art, often holding the infant Jesus and presented for prayer or reverence.

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

Example sentences with Madonna

Im Museum hängt ein altes Bild der Madonna.

An old picture of the Madonna statue hangs in the museum.

Tips for using Madonna

  • Madonna is feminine in German, so the standard form is die Madonna and the plural is die Madonnen.

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