German Conversation · Level 60
71 words
German word
Pilger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpɪlgɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpilgrim
Example
Viele Pilger kamen zur Kathedrale.
Many pilgrims came to the cathedral.
More examples
Sie trafen Pilger aus verschiedenen Ländern.
They met pilgrims from various countries.
Core concept
A devout traveler follows a route to a sacred place, driven by worship or penance rather than ordinary sightseeing.
Common phrases
viele Pilger
many pilgrims
Pilger auf dem Weg
pilgrims on the way
als Pilger reisen
travel as a pilgrim
Similar words
Wanderer: A person who wanders or hikes for the enjoyment of walking and exploring.
Reisende: A person traveling within a country or abroad for sightseeing or other journeys.
Besucher: A person who briefly visits a place or someone outside their home area.
Definition in German
Gläubige Person, die aus Andacht oder Buße einen heiligen Ort besucht und dabei oft typische Zeichen der Pilgerschaft zeigt.
Word origin
German Pilger comes through Middle High German pil(e)grīm and Old French pelegrin from Latin peregrinus, meaning an outsider or traveler.
Usage tips
- Pilger is masculine, with the forms der Pilger and die Pilger; the genitive singular is des Pilgers.