Gemeindebrief

parish newsletter

noun guh-MYN-duh-breef Rare

Also means

congregation letter

Usage Note

Gemeindebrief is the regular newsletter published by a Protestant or Catholic parish, informing members about services, events, and news: der monatliche Gemeindebrief, einen Artikel für den Gemeindebrief schreiben.

Examples

"Im Gemeindebrief wurde auf das Gemeindefest im August hingewiesen."

Natural Translation

The parish newsletter pointed to the community festival in August.

Literal Translation

In the parish newsletter was pointed to the community festival in August.

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