rectory / parsonage
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rectory / parsonage
The residence and often also the office building of a pastor, belonging to the church parish and usually located near the church.
Die Sitzung des Kirchenvorstands findet heute Abend im Pfarrhaus statt.
The church council meeting is taking place this evening in the rectory.
The word is made up of 'Pfarrer' (pastor) and 'Haus' (house). The '-s-' is a linking s that connects the two parts. So it is literally the 'Haus des Pfarrers' (pastor's house).
Das alte Pfarrhaus neben der Kirche wird gerade renoviert.
The old rectory next to the church is currently being renovated.
To describe movement, use 'ins Pfarrhaus' (into the rectory) with the accusative. To describe a location or stay, use 'im Pfarrhaus' (in the rectory) with the dative.
Wir gehen ins Pfarrhaus, um die Dokumente abzuholen.
We are going to the rectory to pick up the documents.
In many German communities, the 'Pfarrhaus' (rectory) is not only the pastor's residence, but also an administrative center and a meeting place for the church parish.
Die Anmeldung zur Taufe erfolgt im Pfarrhaus.
Registration for the baptism takes place at the rectory.
parish
Pfarrei can also refer to a parish priest’s residence and office building, but it has other meanings as well. Pfarrhaus clearly refers to this building. When the building is meant clearly and without further context, Pfarrhaus is therefore the better choice.
Nach der Messe ging der Pfarrer zurück in das Pfarrhaus.
After Mass, the priest went back to the rectory.
Nach der Messe ging der Pfarrer zurück in die Pfarrei.
After Mass, the priest went back to the rectory.
