Also means
fasting period
Usage Note
Fastenzeit is the Lenten season of fasting before Easter, from fasten (to fast) and Zeit (time). It begins on Aschermittwoch (Ash Wednesday). More broadly any fasting period may be a Fastenzeit.
Examples
"In der Fastenzeit verzichtet sie auf Süßes."
Natural Translation
During Lent she gives up sweets.
Literal Translation
In the fasting-time renounces she on sweet.
Related Words
- Abendmahl Holy Communion; Lord's Supper
- Abendmahlsfeier Communion service, Lord's Supper celebration
- Allerheiligen All Saints' Day
- Altarraum chancel, sanctuary (area around the altar)
- Andachtsbild devotional image; prayer image
- Aschermittwoch Ash Wednesday
- Beichtgeheimnis seal of confession
- Bibelkreis Bible study group; Bible circle
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