German Conversation · Level 181
30 words
German word
Abt
Pronunciation
IPA/apt/
Meaning
- masculine nounabbot
Example
Die Äbte kamen zur Versammlung im Kloster.
The abbots came to the meeting at the monastery.
More examples
Die Gemeinde handelte in Absprache mit dem Abt.
The municipality acted in consultation with the abbot.
Core concept
A senior monk stands at the center of a monastery, guiding its religious life and overseeing its daily affairs.
Common phrases
den Abt um Rat bitten
ask the abbot for advice
mit dem Abt telefonieren
telephone the abbot
in Absprache mit dem Abt
in consultation with the abbot
Similar words
Äbtissin: The woman in charge of a convent and its nuns, worship, and shared life.
Mönch: A man devoted to religious life in a monastery, sharing prayer and work with other monks.
Abtei: A religious community and the buildings where its members live.
Prior: A senior monk who supports the monastery head and manages everyday operations.
Definition in German
Der Abt ist der geistliche und administrative Leiter eines Klosters.
Word origin
Abt comes through Latin abbās from Aramaic abba, meaning 'father', and entered German through earlier German forms.
Usage tips
- The plural of Abt is Äbte, with an umlaut and a final e rather than the English plural ending.
Opposites
- Weltlichersecular personnoun
Related words
- Abteiabbeynoun
- Äbtissinabbessnoun