das Sakrament
Translation
sacrament
Examples
Die Taufe ist ein wichtiges Sakrament.
Baptism is an important sacrament.
Er empfing das Sakrament der Eucharistie.
He received the sacrament of the Eucharist.
Grammar Patterns
the sacrament ((of sth.)) the sacrament of... The sacrament of baptism is the first sacrament.
to administer a sacrament ((to sb.)) to administer a sacrament to... The priest administers the sacrament to the child.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Ritus (rite), Zeremonie (ceremony)
Etymology
From Latin 'sacramentum', meaning 'a sacred thing, an oath'.
Memory Tips
This is a direct cognate of the English word 'sacrament'. Think of religious rites like baptism or communion.