die Pfarrerin
Translation
female pastor, vicar (female), reverend (female)
Examples
Die neue Pfarrerin hält eine Predigt.
The new female pastor is giving a sermon.
Wir sprachen mit der Pfarrerin über die Taufe.
We spoke with the female pastor about the baptism.
Grammar Patterns
((the female pastor)) the female pastor The female pastor lives in the rectory.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Seelsorgerin (female spiritual advisor); Antonyms: Pfarrer (male form)
Etymology
From 'Pfarrer' (pastor) + the feminine suffix '-in'. 'Pfarrer' itself derives from 'Pfarrei' (parish).
Memory Tips
Remember that the suffix '-in' in German often creates the female form of a profession, like 'Lehrer' (male teacher) becoming 'Lehrerin' (female teacher).