Usage Note
Klosterschwester is a colloquial and affectionate term for a nun living in a convent. The formal title depends on the order: Schwester (sister) or Ordensschwester. Often nurses, teachers, or involved in social work.
Examples
"Die Klosterschwester unterrichtete jahrzehntelang Kinder in der Grundschule."
Natural Translation
The nun taught children in the primary school for decades.
Literal Translation
The convent-sister taught decades-long children in the primary-school.
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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