German word

Pfarrkirche

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfaɐ̯ˌkɪɐ̯çə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounparish church

Example

Die Pfarrkirche wurde renoviert.

The parish church was renovated.

Illustration for Pfarrkirche (parish church)

More examples

Am Sonntag treffen wir uns vor der Pfarrkirche.

On Sunday, we are meeting in front of the parish church.

Core concept

A local church serving as the main worship and community center for one parish.

Common phrases

  • zur Pfarrkirche gehen

    go to the parish church

  • vor der Pfarrkirche treffen

    meet in front of the parish church

  • die Pfarrkirche besichtigen

    visit the parish church

Similar words

Kirche: A church building used for worship and gatherings.
Pfarrei: The church body responsible for believers in a specific area.
Gemeinde: A group or community of local believers and residents.
Dom: A grand church, commonly found in a city.

Definition in German

Hauptkirche einer Pfarrei vor Ort, zuständig für Gottesdienste und Gemeindeangelegenheiten.

Word origin

Pfarrkirche is a compound of Pfarr- from German Pfarrei, ultimately from Latin parochia, and Kirche, a Germanic borrowing from Greek kyriakon.

Usage tips

  • Pfarrkirche is feminine, so the article is die and the plural is Pfarrkirchen.

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