Pfarrgemeinde

parish (community)

noun FAAR-guh-myn-duh Rare

Usage Note

Pfarrgemeinde is the community of parishioners belonging to a particular parish church. It includes all administrative and social activities of the local church: zur Pfarrgemeinde gehören, die aktive Pfarrgemeinde.

Examples

"Die Pfarrgemeinde organisierte einen Ausflug für ältere Gemeindemitglieder."

Natural Translation

The parish organised an excursion for elderly parishioners.

Literal Translation

The parish organised an outing for older community members.

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