German Conversation · Level 85
59 words
German word
Apostel
Pronunciation
IPA/aˈpɔstl̩/
Meaning
- masculine nounapostle
Example
Die Apostel kamen zusammen, um zu beten.
The apostles gathered to pray.
More examples
Die Lehre der Apostel beeinflusste die frühe Kirche.
The teaching of the apostles influenced the early church.
Core concept
A trusted messenger travels outward from a religious leader to carry that leader's message.
Common phrases
die Lehre der Apostel
the teaching of the apostles
der Apostel Paulus
the apostle Paul
Similar words
Jünger: A devoted learner who studies beside a teacher and applies the lessons in daily life.
Anhänger: A supporter who follows a person or belief and acts alongside them.
Missionar: A missionary who travels to other regions to spread religious teachings.
Evangelist: A religious preacher who openly proclaims the gospel and its teachings.
Definition in German
Ein von Jesus berufener und ausgesandter Bote oder Jünger, der im frühen Christentum die Botschaft verkündete.
Word origin
Apostel was borrowed through Latin Apostolus from Greek apostolos, meaning 'one sent out' and formed from apo 'away' and stellein 'to send'.
Usage tips
- Apostel is masculine, with der Apostel in the singular and die Apostel in the plural; the plural has no ending.
Related words
- apostolischapostolicadjective
- Apostolatapostolatenoun