German Conversation · Level 162
29 words
German word
Pfarrerin
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈp͡faʁəʁɪn/
Meaning
- feminine nounpastor
Example
Die Pfarrerin predigt am Sonntag.
The pastor preaches on Sunday.
More examples
Bei der Gemeindeversammlung stellte die Pfarrerin ihren Jahresplan vor.
At the congregational meeting, the pastor presented her annual plan.
Core concept
A woman at the pulpit who also cares for members of her Christian congregation.
Common phrases
zur Pfarrerin gewählt
elected pastor
im Amt als Pfarrerin
in office as pastor
Pfarrerin der evangelischen Gemeinde
pastor of the Protestant congregation
Similar words
Pastorin: A female pastor responsible for worship and pastoral care.
Pfarrer: A male pastor who preaches, leads worship, and manages a church.
Priesterin: A female priest who performs liturgies and religious rites.
Diakonin: A female deacon who supports people in need and serves the church.
Definition in German
Bezeichnung für eine Frau, die als Geistliche in einer christlichen Gemeinde wirkt und Pflichten wie Predigt und Seelsorge erfüllt.
Word origin
Pfarrerin is formed from Pfarrer with the feminine suffix -in; Pfarrer comes through German from church Latin parochus, meaning a parish priest.
Usage tips
- Pfarrerin is feminine grammatical gender: use die Pfarrerin and the plural die Pfarrerinnen, while English pastor is usually gender-neutral.
Opposites
- Laielaypersonnoun
Related words
- Pfarrstellepastoral positionnoun
- Pfarramtparish officenoun