German Conversation · Level 105
58 words
German word
Prediger
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈpʁeːdɪgɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nounpreacher
Example
Die Prediger sprachen nach dem Gottesdienst.
The preachers spoke after the service.
More examples
Der charismatische Prediger zog viele Menschen an.
The charismatic preacher attracted many people.
Core concept
A religious speaker addressing a gathered congregation from the front of a service.
Common phrases
charismatischer Prediger
charismatic preacher
Similar words
Pfarrer: A church minister who cares for parishioners and leads worship services.
Pastor: A Protestant minister who leads worship, preaches, and helps run a church.
Geistlicher: A member of the clergy who performs religious duties.
Seelsorger: A spiritual caregiver who supports people through personal counsel and emotional care.
Definition in German
Jemand, dessen Aufgabe es ist, in Gottesdiensten oder Versammlungen Predigten zu halten.
Word origin
Prediger derives from Middle High German predigære, borrowed from Medieval Latin praedicator, an agent noun from Latin praedicare, 'to proclaim'.
Usage tips
- Prediger names the preaching role and does not necessarily mean the congregation's pastor or parish priest.