Usage Note
Pilger is a pilgrim journeying to a sacred place; the verb is pilgern. The female form is Pilgerin and the plural is unchanged. The Camino is in German der Jakobsweg, walked by many Pilger.
Examples
"Die Pilger erreichten nach Wochen das Ziel."
Natural Translation
After weeks the pilgrims reached their destination.
Literal Translation
The pilgrims reached after weeks the goal.
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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