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Priester

priest

noun PREES-ter Rare
People & Society Professions

Origin: from Old High German 'priester', via Latin 'presbyter' from Greek 'presbyteros' (elder).

Also means

cleric

Usage Note

Priester refers to an ordained Christian minister, especially Catholic or Orthodox. In a Protestant context Pfarrer (pastor) is preferred. The word is also used more broadly for priests of any religion when speaking generically.

Examples

"Der Priester hielt die Messe und segnete die Gläubigen am Ende."

Natural Translation

The priest celebrated mass and blessed the congregation at the end.

Literal Translation

The priest held the mass and blessed the faithful at the end.

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