das Beichtgeheimnis
Translation
seal of the confessional, confidentiality of confession
Examples
Der Priester ist an das Beichtgeheimnis gebunden.
The priest is bound by the seal of the confessional.
Das Beichtgeheimnis darf nicht verletzt werden.
The seal of the confessional must not be violated.
Grammar Patterns
to be bound by the seal of the confessional to be bound by the seal of the confessional The priest is bound by the seal of the confessional.
to violate the seal of the confessional to violate the seal of the confessional The seal of the confessional must not be violated.
Similar Words
Schweigepflicht (duty of confidentiality), Amtsgeheimnis (official secrecy)
Etymology
A compound word from `Beichte` (confession) and `Geheimnis` (secret).
Memory Tips
Break it down: It's the 'secret' (`Geheimnis`) of the 'confession' (`Beichte`).