die Pfarrei
Translation
parish
Examples
Er gehört zu unserer Pfarrei.
He belongs to our parish.
Die Pfarrei organisiert ein Fest.
The parish is organizing a festival.
Grammar Patterns
to belong ((to sth.)) to belong to a parish He belongs to our parish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: die Pfarrgemeinde (parish community), die Kirchengemeinde (church congregation)
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'pfarre', from Late Latin 'parochia', the same root as the English 'parish'.
Memory Tips
Associate 'Pfarrei' with 'Pfarrer' (pastor). A Pfarrei is the jurisdiction of a Pfarrer.