der Kardinalprotodiakon
Translation
Cardinal Protodeacon
Examples
Der Kardinalprotodiakon verkündet den neuen Papst.
The Cardinal Protodeacon announces the new Pope.
Grammar Patterns
((der Kardinalprotodiakon)) + verb. The Cardinal Protodeacon + verb. Der Kardinalprotodiakon hat eine wichtige Aufgabe.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Related titles: Kardinaldekan
Etymology
From 'Kardinal' (cardinal) + 'proto-' (first, from Greek) + 'Diakon' (deacon). Literally 'first deacon cardinal'.
Memory Tips
Think of the 'proto'type or first deacon among the cardinals, who has the special duty of announcing the new pope.