der Gottesdienst
Translation
church service, divine service, worship
Examples
Der Gottesdienst beginnt um zehn Uhr.
The church service begins at ten o'clock.
Wir gehen sonntags zum Gottesdienst.
We go to the church service on Sundays.
Grammar Patterns
to go to the church service Wir gehen sonntags zum Gottesdienst.
to attend a church service Er besucht jeden Sonntag den Gottesdienst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Messe (mass), Andacht (devotion)
Etymology
From 'Gott' (God) + 'Dienst' (service). Literally 'God's service'.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Gott' (God) and 'Dienst' (service) to easily remember its meaning.