der Bischof
Translation
bishop
Examples
Der Bischof hielt eine Predigt.
The bishop gave a sermon.
Er wurde zum Bischof ernannt.
He was appointed bishop.
Grammar Patterns
((as subject)) functions as the subject Der Bischof besucht die Gemeinde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Priester (priest), Papst (pope)
Etymology
From Old High German 'biscof', from Latin 'episcopus', meaning 'overseer'. Cognate with English 'bishop'.
Memory Tips
The word is a direct cognate of the English 'bishop', making it easy to remember. Both come from the same Greek root.