German word

Kathedrale

Pronunciation

IPA/kateˈdʁaːlə/

Meaning

  • feminine nouncathedral

Example

Wir besuchen die Kathedrale am Sonntag.

We will visit the cathedral on Sunday.

Illustration for Kathedrale (cathedral)

More examples

Bei Konzerten klingt die Orgel der Kathedrale besonders eindrucksvoll.

At concerts, the cathedral's organ sounds particularly impressive.

Core concept

A monumental church marked by the bishop's seat and serving as a setting for important diocesan services.

Common phrases

  • die Orgel der Kathedrale

    the cathedral's organ

  • die Fenster der Kathedrale

    the cathedral's windows

  • am Fuß der Kathedrale

    at the foot of the cathedral

Similar words

Dom: A prominent, historic church in the heart of a city.
Kirche: A local place of worship for regular services and community gatherings.
Basilika: A distinguished church that has received a special papal title.
Münster: A grand church, often dating from the Middle Ages.

Definition in German

Das Hauptkirchengebäude eines Bistums, in dem der Bischof seinen Amtsstuhl hat und zentrale Gottesdienste stattfinden.

Word origin

Kathedrale is a German form derived from Latin cathedrālis, "relating to a seat," from Greek kathedra, "seat."

Usage tips

  • Dom and Kathedrale overlap in German, but Dom can also name a prominent church that is not a cathedral, so they are not always interchangeable.

Related words

  • Kathedralorganistcathedral organistnoun
  • kathedralartigcathedral-likeadjective

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