Usage Note
Glockengeläut refers to the full ringing of a set of church bells (Geläut), as opposed to a single bell. It marks liturgical events — high feasts, weddings, funerals. German church bell-ringing traditions are regionally varied and legally protected as Läuteordnung.
Examples
"Das festliche Glockengeläut zu Weihnachten war über das ganze Dorf zu hören."
Natural Translation
The festive peal of bells at Christmas could be heard across the whole village.
Literal Translation
The festive bell-peal at Christmas was over the whole village to hear.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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