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Sterbesakrament

last rites

noun SHTER-be-za-kra-MENT Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: from Latin sacramentum

Also means

sacrament of the dying

Usage Note

Sterbesakrament is the collective term for the Catholic sacraments administered to the dying: anointing of the sick (Krankensalbung), final communion (Wegzehrung), and confession. Often spoken of with reverence.

Examples

"Der Priester spendete der Sterbenden das Sterbesakrament."

Natural Translation

The priest administered the last rites to the dying woman.

Literal Translation

The priest administered to-the dying-woman the death-sacrament.

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