der Gottesdienst
Translation
church service, divine service, worship service
Examples
Der Gottesdienst beginnt um zehn Uhr.
The church service begins at ten o'clock.
Wir gehen sonntags zum Gottesdienst.
We go to church service on Sundays.
Grammar Patterns
to go to church service Wir gehen sonntags zum Gottesdienst.
to attend a church service Er besucht jeden Sonntag den Gottesdienst.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Messe (mass), Andacht (devotion)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gott' (God) and 'Dienst' (service), literally meaning 'service to God'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as doing a 'service' for 'God'. This compound structure makes the meaning clear.