German Conversation · Level 112
45 words
German word
Abtei
Pronunciation
IPA/apˈtaɪ̯/
Meaning
- feminine nounabbey
Example
In der Nähe gibt es mehrere Abteien.
There are several abbeys nearby.
More examples
Wir haben gestern die Abtei besichtigt und die Fresken bewundert.
Yesterday, we visited the abbey and admired the frescoes.
Core concept
A historic monastic complex centered on a church, with communal living and worship spaces around it.
Common phrases
in der Abtei
in the abbey
die Abtei besichtigen
visit the abbey
eine alte Abtei
an old abbey
Similar words
Kloster: Religious community and residence where monks or nuns live and carry out their duties.
Kirche: Religious building where local people gather for worship and ceremonies.
Definition in German
Ein religiöses Klostergebäude oder -gelände, in dem eine Gemeinschaft von Mönchen oder Nonnen lebt und liturgische Aufgaben erfüllt.
Word origin
German Abtei comes through Middle High German abtei from Latin abbatia, a formation based on abbas, meaning "abbot".
Usage tips
- Abtei is feminine, so the forms are die Abtei, der Abtei, and die Abteien in the plural.
Opposites
- Weltlichkeitworldlinessnoun
Related words
- BenediktinerabteiBenedictine abbeynoun
- Abteikircheabbey churchnoun