das Kirchenjahr
Translation
liturgical year, church year
Examples
Das Kirchenjahr beginnt mit dem ersten Advent.
The liturgical year begins with the first Advent.
Ostern ist ein wichtiger Feiertag im Kirchenjahr.
Easter is an important holiday in the liturgical year.
Grammar Patterns
das Kirchenjahr ((as subject)) The liturgical year begins in Advent.
Similar Words
liturgisches Jahr (liturgical year)
Etymology
Composed of 'Kirche' (church) and 'Jahr' (year). Literally 'church year'.
Memory Tips
Visualize a calendar that doesn't follow the regular year, but the cycle of Christian holidays, starting with Advent.