German Conversation · Level 118
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German word
Theologe
Pronunciation
IPA/teoˈloːgə/
Meaning
- masculine nountheologian
Example
Die Theologen diskutieren in der Vorlesung.
The theologians are having a discussion during the lecture.
More examples
Ein konservativer Theologe äußerte Zweifel an der modernen Ethik.
A conservative theologian expressed doubts about modern ethics.
Core concept
A scholar studying religious teachings, biblical texts, and questions of faith at a desk covered with books.
Common phrases
konservativer Theologe
conservative theologian
liberaler Theologe
liberal theologian
Similar words
Priester: A member of the clergy who performs church ceremonies.
Pfarrer: A pastor who leads services and cares for people in the local church.
Seelsorger: A spiritual counselor who listens to problems and offers personal support.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die Theologie studiert oder als Wissenschaft betreibt und sich mit religiösen Lehren, biblischen Texten und Fragen des Glaubens beschäftigt.
Word origin
Theologe comes through Latin theologus from Greek theologos, formed from theos, 'god', and logos, 'word' or 'account'.
Usage tips
- Theologe is an academic role, not automatically a clergy title such as Pfarrer or Priester.
Opposites
- Laielaypersonnoun
Related words
- Theologinfemale theologiannoun
- theologischtheologicaladjective