priestess
die Priesterin, die Priesterinnen
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priestess
A woman who holds a religious office and leads religious activities such as worship services or sacrifices.
Die Priesterin leitete die religiöse Zeremonie im Tempel.
The priestess led the religious ceremony in the temple.
| gender | feminine die |
|---|---|
| plural | die Priesterinnen |
| genitive | der Priesterin |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | die Priesterin | die Priesterinnen |
| accusative | die Priesterin | die Priesterinnen |
| dative | der Priesterin | den Priesterinnen |
| genitive | der Priesterin | der Priesterinnen |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The following verbs frequently occur with „Priesterin“ (priestess): „eine Zeremonie leiten“ (to lead a ceremony), „ein Ritual durchführen“ (to perform a ritual), and „ein Opfer darbringen“ (to make a sacrifice). Combinations with „Tempel“ (temple), „Altar“ (altar), and „Göttin“ (goddess) are also common.
Die Priesterin führte am Altar ein geheimes Ritual durch.
The priestess performed a secret ritual at the altar.
Signal words such as „Tempel“ (temple), „Ritual“ (ritual), „Opfer“ (sacrifice), „Götter“ (gods), or „Zeremonie“ (ceremony) often show that „Priesterin“ (priestess) is being used in a religious or mythological context.
Im Roman bittet die Priesterin die Götter um Schutz für das Dorf.
In the novel, the priestess asks the gods to protect the village.
The word often appears in descriptions of ancient religions, religious traditions, myths, and fantasy stories. In these contexts, it refers to a woman with a religious leadership role.
Die Ausstellung zeigt eine Statue, die vermutlich eine Priesterin aus der Antike darstellt.
The exhibition displays a statue that probably depicts a priestess from antiquity.
