die Konfirmandinnen
Translation
female confirmands
Examples
Die Konfirmandinnen trugen weiße Kleider.
The female confirmands wore white dresses.
Grammar Patterns
Used as a [subject]. Die Konfirmandinnen singen im Chor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: -; Antonyms: -.
Etymology
From Latin 'confirmare' (to strengthen). The suffix '-in' denotes feminine, and '-nen' is the plural for feminine nouns ending in '-in'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'confirming' one's faith. The '-innen' ending is a standard German plural for feminine nouns, like Lehrerin -> Lehrerinnen (female teacher -> female teachers).