German word

Pfarrsaal

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈpfaɐ̯ˌzaːl/

Meaning

  • masculine nounparish hall

Example

Wir treffen uns im Pfarrsaal.

We are meeting in the parish hall.

Illustration for Pfarrsaal (parish hall)

More examples

Im Pfarrsaal findet heute ein Elternabend statt.

A parents' evening is being held in the parish hall today.

Core concept

A parish-run hall where local people gather for meetings, celebrations, and public events.

Common phrases

  • ins Pfarrsaal

    into the parish hall

  • vor dem Pfarrsaal

    in front of the parish hall

Similar words

Gemeindesaal: An indoor hall for gatherings held by a church or local community group.
Kirchensaal: An indoor room attached to a church for meetings and events.
Versammlungsraum: An indoor space used for meetings and discussions.

Definition in German

Ein vom Pfarramt genutzter Saal für Versammlungen der Gemeinde und öffentliche Veranstaltungen.

Word origin

Pfarrsaal is a compound of Pfarr, related to a parish or parish priest, and Saal, meaning a large room or hall.

Usage tips

  • Pfarrsaal is masculine, with the plural Pfarrsäle, and the phrase im Pfarrsaal uses the dative after im.

Other meanings

  • church hallnoun

Related words

  • Pfarrerinfemale pastornoun
  • Pfarrverbandparish associationnoun

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