Altarbild

altarpiece

noun al-TAR-bilt Rare

Origin: from Altar and Bild (picture)

Usage Note

Altarbild is a painting placed above or behind a church altar. It is neuter; the related panelled structure is a Flügelaltar (winged altarpiece).

Examples

"Das Altarbild wurde für eine gründliche Restaurierung abgenommen."

Natural Translation

The altarpiece was taken down for a thorough restoration.

Literal Translation

The altarpiece was for a thorough restoration taken-down.

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