congregation

ˌkɑːŋɡrɪˈɡeɪʃən
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Translation of congregation into German

Noun

1.

local believers

those who attend worship together at a church as one body
  • The congregation filled the hall for the Sunday service.Die Gemeinde füllte den Saal zum Gottesdienst am Sonntag.
2.

Catholic Church

TECH.
administrative body in the Catholic Church
TECH.
Kongregation Versammlung f
  • The congregation made decisions on church matters.Die Kongregation traf Entscheidungen über kirchliche Angelegenheiten.
3.

university

TECH.UK
assembly of university staff or members
TECH.UK
  • The congregation discussed the new academic policies.Die Versammlung diskutierte die neuen akademischen Richtlinien.
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Expressions with congregation: examples in English and translations in German

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He tends to preach to the congregation about recycling.

Synonyms and analogies of congregation in English

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
dieGemeindenf.

Her preaching approach was both inspiring and engaging for the congregation.

Ihr Predigtstil war sowohl inspirierend als auch fesselnd für die Gemeinde.

dieKongregationnf.

Apostolate I joined the congregation after the higher secondary school.

Apostolat Ich trat nach der höheren Schule in die Kongregation ein.

dieVersammlungnf.

The elders have certain official assignments in the congregation to fill.

Die Ältesten haben gewisse offizielle Aufgaben in der Versammlung zu erfüllen.

dieKirchengemeindenf.

Not if the museum is only for the members of the religious congregation.

Nicht, wenn das Museum nur den Mitgliedern der Kirchengemeinde offen steht.

dieGemeinschaftnf.

You will meet friendly, open-minded people and a cheerful congregation.

Sie werden auf freundliche, aufgeschlossene Menschen und fröhliche Gemeinschaft treffen.

dieZusammenkunftnf.

Put an X for a congregation of hearts.

Bringt ein X für die Zusammenkunft von Herzen an.

dieAnsammlungnf.

We witnessed a flocking congregation at the town hall meeting.

Wir erlebten eine große Ansammlung von Menschen bei der Stadtratssitzung.

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Other translations for congregation:

  • Ordensgemeinschaftnf.
  • Gläubigenn.
  • Gemeinenn.
  • Kirchgemeindenf.
  • Gemeindeversammlungnf.
  • Scharnf.
  • Versammelnnn.

congregation: Examples and translations in context

The stunning performance of the choir sent the congregation into raptures.

Der hinreißende Auftritt des Chors versetzte die Gemeinde in Begeisterung.

The congregation received the new pastor with open arms and warm applause.

Die Gemeinde empfing den neuen Pfarrer mit offenen Armen und herzlichem Applaus.

The preacher warned the congregation against hardness of heart toward the suffering.

Der Prediger warnte die Gemeinde vor Hartherzigkeit gegenüber den Leidenden.

The preacher thundered that ill-gotten gains never prosper before the silent congregation.

Der Prediger donnerte vor der stillen Gemeinde, dass Unrecht gut niemals gedeiht.

Listening to the choir, I felt suddenly at one with the congregation.

Beim Zuhören des Chors fühlte ich mich plötzlich eins mit der Gemeinde.

His quiet descent from grace began when he started lying to his congregation.

Sein stiller Fall aus der Gnade begann, als er seine Gemeinde belog.

The pastor often reminds the congregation to humble themselves before others.

Der Pastor erinnert die Gemeinde oft daran, sich vor anderen zu demütigen.

The sacrificed bread represented nourishment and was shared among the congregation.

Das geweihte Brot symbolisierte Nahrung und wurde unter der Gemeinde geteilt.

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