Also means
spiritual director
Usage Note
Beichtvater is the priest who hears a person's confession and gives absolution in the Catholic tradition; it can also mean a trusted spiritual adviser more broadly. Compare Beichte (confession) and Seelsorger (pastoral carer).
Examples
"Sie suchte regelmäßig ihren Beichtvater auf, um ihr Gewissen zu erleichtern."
Natural Translation
She regularly visited her confessor to ease her conscience.
Literal Translation
She sought regularly her confessor up, to her conscience to ease.
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