German word

Pfarrhaus

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈp͡faʁˌhaʊ̯s/

Meaning

  • neuter nounparsonage

Example

Das Pfarrhaus liegt neben der Kirche.

The parsonage is next to the church.

Illustration for Pfarrhaus (parsonage)

More examples

Das alte Pfarrhaus wurde letztes Jahr renoviert.

The old parsonage was renovated last year.

Core concept

A church-side home associated with the local pastor and serving as a recognizable parish landmark.

Common phrases

  • Pfarrhaus und Kirche

    parsonage and church

  • das alte Pfarrhaus

    the old parsonage

  • das Pfarrhaus renovieren

    renovate the parsonage

Similar words

Pfarrer: A pastor who conducts worship services in a church.
Pastorat: A publicly provided home for a pastor.
Pfarrwohnung: A pastor's apartment or part of a residential building.
Pfarramt: An office responsible for church or parish affairs.

Definition in German

Wohnsitz eines Pfarrers oder einer Pfarrerin; häufig unmittelbar neben der Kirche.

Word origin

Pfarrhaus combines Pfarr-, related to Pfarrer and Pfarre, with Haus, meaning 'house'.

Usage tips

  • Pfarrhaus is neuter: das Pfarrhaus; its plural is die Pfarrhäuser.

Other meanings

  • rectorynoun

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