German Conversation · Level 146
29 words
German word
Abendmahl
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈaːbəntˌmaːl/
Meaning
- neuter nouncommunion
Example
In der Gemeinde wird heute das Abendmahl gefeiert.
The congregation is celebrating Communion today.
More examples
Bei der Sonntagsmesse erhielten viele Gläubige das Abendmahl.
At Sunday Mass, many worshippers received communion.
Core concept
A Christian congregation sharing bread and wine in a solemn communal meal.
Common phrases
das Abendmahl feiern
celebrate communion
zum Abendmahl gehen
go to communion
Similar words
Kommunion: A mainly Catholic rite involving the reception of bread and wine in church.
Eucharistie: A sacred sacrament involving bread and wine within a Christian liturgy.
Herrenmahl: A Christian evening rite commemorating Jesus sharing a meal with his disciples.
Abendessen: An ordinary evening meal shared with family or friends.
Definition in German
Abendmahl bezeichnet in der christlichen Gemeinschaft die Feier, bei der Brot und Wein als geistliche Speise geteilt werden.
Word origin
The compound joins German Abend, meaning evening, with Mahl, meaning meal; it originally meant an evening meal and later acquired its Christian ritual sense.
Usage tips
- Abendmahl normally refers to the Christian rite, while an ordinary evening meal is usually called Abendessen.
Other meanings
- suppernoun
- Eucharistnoun
Related words
- Abendmahlsfeiercommunion servicenoun
- Abendmahlsrituscommunion ritenoun