der Bettelorden
Translation
mendicant order
Examples
Die Franziskaner sind ein bekannter Bettelorden.
The Franciscans are a well-known mendicant order.
Er trat einem Bettelorden bei.
He joined a mendicant order.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) to join a mendicant order
Similar Words
Synonyms: Klosterorden (monastic order)
Etymology
A compound noun from 'betteln' (to beg) and 'Orden' (religious order).
Memory Tips
An 'order' ('Orden') of friars who 'beg' ('betteln') for alms.