pilgrimage
die Pilgerfahrt, die Pilgerfahrten
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pilgrimage
A journey to a place of religious significance undertaken for religious reasons. It is often associated with prayer, penance, or spiritual searching.
Viele Gläubige unternehmen eine Pilgerfahrt nach Santiago de Compostela.
Many believers undertake a pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Pilgerfahrten |
| genitive | der Pilgerfahrt |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Pilgerfahrt | die Pilgerfahrten |
| accusative | die Pilgerfahrt | die Pilgerfahrten |
| dative | der Pilgerfahrt | den Pilgerfahrten |
| genitive | der Pilgerfahrt | der Pilgerfahrten |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
'Pilgerfahrt' (pilgrimage) is made up of 'Pilger' (pilgrim) and 'Fahrt' (journey). It refers to a journey that a pilgrim undertakes to a destination of religious significance.
Für die Pilgerfahrt nach Rom brauchte die Gruppe mehrere Wochen.
The group needed several weeks for the pilgrimage to Rome.
'Pilgerfahrt' (pilgrimage) is particularly common with the verbs 'unternehmen' (to undertake), 'beginnen' (to begin), and 'sich begeben' (to set out). A religious destination is also often introduced with 'nach' (to) or 'zu' (to).
Im Herbst begab sich die Gemeinde auf eine Pilgerfahrt nach Lourdes.
In the autumn, the congregation set out on a pilgrimage to Lourdes.
'Pilgerfahrt' (pilgrimage) is mainly used when the journey has a religious or spiritual purpose. Destinations often include well-known pilgrimage sites, shrines, or religious memorial sites.
Ihre Pilgerfahrt führte sie zu einem bekannten Heiligtum in den Bergen.
Her pilgrimage took her to a well-known shrine in the mountains.
