das Gebet
Translation
prayer, supplication
Examples
Er spricht jeden Abend ein Gebet.
He says a prayer every evening.
Ihre Gebete wurden erhört.
Their prayers were answered.
Grammar Patterns
((ein Gebet)) sprechen to say a prayer He says a prayer for peace.
Similar Words
die Bitte (request), die Andacht (devotion)
Etymology
From the verb 'beten' (to pray). The prefix 'Ge-' often forms collective nouns.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Ge-bet' as a collection ('Ge-') of acts of 'beten' (praying).