congregation

ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən
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Translation of congregation from English into Dutch

Noun

1.

local believers

those who attend worship together at a church as one body
  • The congregation filled the hall for the Sunday service.De gemeente vulde de zaal voor de zondagse dienst.
2.

Catholic Church

TECH.
administrative body in the Catholic Church
TECH.
congregatie
  • The congregation made decisions on church matters.De congregatie nam beslissingen over kerkelijke zaken.
3.

university

TECH.UK
assembly of university staff or members
TECH.UK
  • The congregation discussed the new academic policies.De vergadering besprak het nieuwe academische beleid.
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Expressions with congregation: examples in English and translations in Dutch

tegen de eigen parochie preken
preken voor eigen parochie
He tends to preach to the congregation about recycling.

Synonyms and analogies of congregation in English

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Examples of congregation in a sentence

  • After the service, the congregation gathered for coffee in the hall.
  • The congregation oversees the church's global missions.
  • A new congregation was established to handle liturgical affairs.
  • The congregation voted on the new curriculum.
  • A special congregation was called to address the issue.

Translations of "congregation" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
gemeentenf.

Music played softly as the congregation arrived for the chapel service.

Zachte muziek klonk terwijl de gemeente binnenkwam voor de kapeldienst.

congregatien.

An admission of the congregation by the pope was never requested.

Een erkenning van de congregatie door de paus werd nooit aangevraagd.

gemeenschapnf.

The publicist sent an e-mail blast to the congregation announcing your return.

De pr-agent heeft in een e-mail aan de gemeenschap jouw terugkeer aangekondigd.

samenkomstnf.

It is to be placed between the tabernacle of the congregation and the altar.

Het moet opgesteld worden tussen de tabernakel der samenkomst en het altaar.

vergaderingnf.

And this is why they are to be barred from the congregation of the righteous.

En daarom zullen zij geweerd worden van de vergadering der rechtvaardigen.

parochienf.

Each priest is asked to read the circular letter to their congregation each week.

Elke priester wordt gevraagd de rondzendbrief wekelijks aan zijn parochie voor te lezen.

menigtenf.

The mob-handed congregation overwhelmed the streets, forcing people to take alternate routes.

De massaal opgekomen menigte legde de straten plat, waardoor mensen om moesten rijden.

bijeenkomstnf.

This is the largest congregation of great whales ever filmed.

Dit is de grootste bijeenkomst van grote walvissen hebben ooit gefilmd.

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Other translations for congregation:

  • gelovigennmfpl.
  • ontmoetingnf.
  • samenscholingnf.
  • kuddenf.

congregation: Examples and translations in context

Every week, the preacher inspires the congregation with hopeful messages.

Elke week weet de predikant de gemeente te inspireren met hoopvolle boodschappen.

Respect and kindness toward one another defined the congregation's spirit.

Respect en vriendelijkheid voor elkaar kenmerkten de geest van de gemeente.

A sense of belonging was felt deeply within the congregation during worship.

Tijdens de eredienst was er binnen de gemeente een sterke verbondenheid voelbaar.

The congregation gathered outside the church for a community picnic.

De gemeente verzamelde zich buiten de kerk voor een gezellige buurtpicknick.

The pastor ministers to his congregation with spiritual guidance and care.

De dominee staat zijn gemeente bij met geestelijke begeleiding en zorg.

The inspiring and uplifting sermon encouraged the congregation to be kinder.

De bezielde en opbouwende preek moedigde de gemeente aan om vriendelijker te zijn.

The charismatic leader spoke, and the entire congregation was at his feet.

De charismatische leider sprak, en de hele gemeente lag aan zijn voeten.

Our congregation gets smaller every week but we have a newcomer.

Onze Congregatie slinkt met de week, maar er is een nieuwkomer.

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