German word

Taufe

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈtaʊ̯fə/

Meaning

  • feminine nounbaptism

Example

Wir feiern die Taufe am Sonntag.

We will celebrate the baptism on Sunday.

Illustration for Taufe (baptism)

More examples

Sie brachte ein Geschenk zur Taufe ihres Neffen.

She brought a gift to her nephew's baptism.

Core concept

A family gathered in church around a person receiving water and a blessing in a formal baptism ceremony.

Common phrases

  • ein Geschenk zur Taufe

    a gift for the baptism

  • Fotos von der Taufe

    photos of the baptism

  • die Taufe verschieben

    postpone the baptism

Similar words

Taufzeremonie: A formal baptism ceremony held according to established religious rites.
Taufgottesdienst: A church service that includes the baptism of a person.
Tauffeier: A gathering with family and friends held after a baptism.

Definition in German

Kirchliche Handlung, bei der eine Person durch Wasser und Segen in die christliche Gemeinschaft aufgenommen wird.

Word origin

Taufe names the act or ceremony associated with taufen, a Germanic verb for baptizing that is related to the tradition of water-based initiation.

Usage tips

  • German uses zur Taufe einladen and zur Taufe kommen for attending or inviting someone to the ceremony; both phrases use zur, the contraction of zu der.

Related words

  • Taufgeschenkbaptism giftnoun
  • Taufurkundebaptism certificatenoun

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