German Conversation · Level 32
91 words
German word
Pastor
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpastoːɐ̯/
Meaning
- masculine nounpastor
Example
Der Pastor predigt jeden Sonntag.
The pastor preaches every Sunday.
More examples
Der Pastor besucht regelmäßig die Gemeindekinder.
The pastor regularly visits the children of the congregation.
Core concept
A church leader connects Sunday preaching with personal care and the practical life of a congregation.
Common phrases
ein engagierter Pastor
a dedicated pastor
der leitende Pastor
the senior pastor
Similar words
Pfarrer: A parish minister responsible for worship, baptisms, and other official duties.
Prediger: A religious speaker whose main role is preaching.
Seelsorger: A religious counselor who listens to concerns and offers spiritual support.
Geistlicher: A general term for a member of the clergy with religious duties.
Definition in German
Ein geistlicher Leiter in einer christlichen Gemeinde, der predigt, seelsorgerlich arbeitet und Gemeindeveranstaltungen leitet.
Word origin
The German noun is borrowed from Latin pastor, 'shepherd', whose Christian sense describes a person responsible for a flock of believers.
Usage tips
- Pastor often names a minister in free churches, while Pfarrer is common for a parish minister in many established Protestant churches; usage varies by denomination.
Other meanings
- preachernoun
- ministernoun
Opposites
- Laielaypersonnoun
- Laienpredigerlay preachernoun
Related words
- Pastoratpastoratenoun
- Pastoralpastoraladjective
- Pastorinfemale pastornoun