requiem
das Requiem, die Requiems
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requiem
A musical composition based on the text of the Mass for the Dead. Famous examples were written by Mozart, Verdi, or Fauré.
Das Orchester führte Mozarts berühmtes Requiem in der voll besetzten Kirche auf.
The orchestra performed Mozart's famous requiem in the packed church.
requiem
A Mass in the Catholic liturgy held for the salvation of the souls of the deceased; a Mass for the Dead.
Die Familie hielt am Jahrestag seines Todes ein Requiem für den Verstorbenen ab.
On the anniversary of his death, the family held a requiem for the deceased.
| gender | neuter das |
|---|---|
| plural | die Requiems |
| genitive | des Requiems |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | das Requiem | die Requiems die Requien |
| accusative | das Requiem | die Requiems die Requien |
| dative | dem Requiem | den Requiems den Requien |
| genitive | des Requiems | der Requiems der Requien |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word 'Requiem' comes from Latin and means 'rest'. It is the first word of the Latin prayer for the deceased: 'Requiem aeternam dona eis, Domine' ('Grant them eternal rest, O Lord'). This origin explains the connection to death and to a solemn mood.
Die Musik des Requiems soll den Hinterbliebenen Trost spenden.
The music of the requiem is meant to offer comfort to the bereaved.
You can tell whether the music (m01) or the Mass (m02) is meant from the verb. A musical composition is 'aufgeführt' (performed), 'komponiert' (composed), or 'dirigiert' (conducted). A Mass, on the other hand, is 'abgehalten' (held), 'gelesen' (read), or 'gefeiert' (celebrated).
Das berühmte Requiem von Mozart wurde im Konzerthaus aufgeführt.
Mozart's famous requiem was performed in the concert hall.
'Requiem' is a word for formal, solemn, and often sad occasions. It belongs to elevated language and is hardly used in normal everyday life, except when talking about classical music or religious ceremonies.
Zur Trauerfeier erklang ein Requiem für Chor und Orgel.
At the memorial service, a requiem for choir and organ was heard.
