das Kirchspiel
Translation
parish
Examples
Das Dorf gehört zu einem großen Kirchspiel.
The village belongs to a large parish.
Die Grenzen des Kirchspiels wurden neu gezogen.
The borders of the parish were redrawn.
Grammar Patterns
((sth.)) a parish The village forms its own parish.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Pfarrei, Pfarrbezirk
Etymology
Composed of 'Kirche' (church) and 'Spiel' (here in an old sense meaning 'district' or 'jurisdiction'). Literally a 'church district'.
Memory Tips
Imagine a map where each church ('Kirche') has its own area of 'play' or influence ('Spiel').