der Altar
Translation
altar
Examples
Der Priester steht vor dem Altar.
The priest is standing in front of the altar.
Blumen schmücken den Altar.
Flowers decorate the altar.
Grammar Patterns
der Altar (as subject/object) The priest stands before the altar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: shrine, sacrificial table
Etymology
From Latin 'altus' (high), referring to a raised structure for offerings to a god.
Memory Tips
This is a cognate with the English 'altar', so it's very easy to learn. Just remember that all German nouns are capitalized.