Abendmahl

Holy Communion; Lord's Supper

noun AH-bent-mahl Rare

Also means

evening meal

Usage Note

Abendmahl is the Protestant term for the Eucharist or Lord's Supper. Catholics say Kommunion or Eucharistie; Abendmahl connotes the Reformed and Lutheran understanding of the Last Supper sacrament.

Examples

"Zum Abendmahl gehen die Gemeindemitglieder zum Altar."

Natural Translation

Congregation members go to the altar for Holy Communion.

Literal Translation

To Communion go the congregation-members to the altar.

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