die Kathedrale
Translation
cathedral
Examples
Die Kathedrale ist sehr alt.
The cathedral is very old.
Wir besuchen die Kathedrale in Köln.
We are visiting the cathedral in Cologne.
Grammar Patterns
((Nominative)) as subject Die Kathedrale ist berühmt.
((Accusative)) as direct object Man baut eine neue Kathedrale.
((Dative)) as indirect object Er spendet Geld der Kathedrale.
((Genitive)) as possessive die Geschichte der Kathedrale
Similar Words
Synonyms: minster, bishop's church; Antonyms: chapel
Etymology
From Greek 'kathedra' (seat), referring to the bishop's throne (cathedra) housed in the church.
Memory Tips
The word is an internationalism, very similar in many languages (cathedral, cathédrale, catedral). Think of the 'cathedra' or bishop's seat.