Märtyrer
martyr
noun MAER-tue-rer Rare
Origin: from Greek martyros via Latin
Usage Note
Märtyrer is someone who dies or suffers greatly for their faith or convictions. In church calendars, martyrs have their own feast days. Figuratively, Märtyrer spielen (to play the martyr) means to exaggerate one's suffering for sympathy.
Examples
"Die frühen Christen verehrten die Märtyrer als Vorbilder des Glaubensmuts."
Natural Translation
The early Christians venerated the martyrs as models of faith and courage.
Literal Translation
The early Christians venerated the martyrs as models of the faith-courage.
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