das Sakrament
Translation
sacrament
Examples
Die Taufe ist ein wichtiges Sakrament.
Baptism is an important sacrament.
Der Priester spendete das Sakrament.
The priest administered the sacrament.
Grammar Patterns
to administer/receive ((sth.)) The priest administers the sacrament.
Similar Words
Ritus (rite), Zeremonie (ceremony)
Etymology
From Latin 'sacramentum' (a solemn oath), related to 'sacer' (sacred). It's a direct cognate of the English 'sacrament'.
Memory Tips
Think of a 'sacred moment' in a religious ceremony. The sound is very similar to the English word.