die Reliquie
Translation
relic
Examples
Die Kirche bewahrt eine wertvolle Reliquie auf.
The church keeps a valuable relic.
Viele Pilger kamen, um die Reliquie zu sehen.
Many pilgrims came to see the relic.
Grammar Patterns
to venerate ((a)) Reliquie to venerate a relic Many pilgrims venerate the relic.
Similar Words
Heiligtum (holy object, shrine)
Etymology
From Latin 'reliquiae' (remains). Cognate with the English word 'relic'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English 'relic', making it very easy to remember.