die Pfarrei
Translation
parish
Examples
Er gehört zu unserer Pfarrei.
He belongs to our parish.
Die Pfarrei organisiert ein Fest.
The parish is organising a festival.
Grammar Patterns
to belong ((to sth.)) to belong to a parish He belongs to our parish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Pfarrgemeinde (parish community), die Kirchengemeinde (church community)
Etymology
From Middle High German 'pfarre', from Late Latin 'parochia', which is also the source of the English word 'parish'.
Memory Tips
Connect 'Pfarrei' with 'Pfarrer' (priest). The Pfarrei is the area a Pfarrer is responsible for.