der Kardinal
Translation
cardinal (clergyman), cardinal (bird)
Examples
Der Papst ernennt neue Kardinäle.
The Pope appoints new cardinals.
Ein roter Kardinal saß auf dem Baum.
A red cardinal was sitting on the tree.
Grammar Patterns
to appoint ((sb.)) as cardinal (to appoint someone as a cardinal) The Pope appoints him as cardinal.
Similar Words
Bischof (bishop), Priester (priest)
Etymology
From Latin 'cardinalis' (principal, pivotal), from 'cardo' (hinge). The officials were the 'hinges' of the church.
Memory Tips
The cardinal's red robes match the red feathers of the cardinal bird. The color red is the key.