der Priester
Translation
priest, clergyman, minister
Examples
Der Priester hält die Messe.
The priest is holding the mass.
Sie sprach mit dem Priester.
She spoke with the priest.
Grammar Patterns
(der Priester) ((as subject)) as subject The priest reads from the Bible.
(den Priester) ((as accusative object)) as direct object I see the priest in the church.
(dem Priester) ((as dative object)) as indirect object She gives her hand to the priest.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Geistlicher (clergyman), Pfarrer (pastor); Antonyms: Laie (layperson)
Etymology
From Latin 'presbyter' (elder), same root as the English word 'priest'.
Memory Tips
It sounds almost identical to the English word 'priest'. Just think of a 'priest-er' person.