Pfarrkirche

parish church

noun PFAR-keer-khuh Less Common

Usage Note

Pfarrkirche combines Pfarr- ('parish', from Pfarrer, 'priest') with Kirche ('church'). The initial Pf- is a single articulated sound that trips up learners. It denotes the main church serving a local parish.

Examples

"Die Pfarrkirche steht im Dorf."

Natural Translation

The parish church is in the village.

Literal Translation

The parish-church stands in-the village.

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