Usage Note
Gebetbuch is a prayer book used in private or communal devotion. Catholic Gebetbücher like the Gotteslob are standard in parishes. Protestant equivalents also exist. Historically, personal Gebetbücher were common gifts at confirmations and weddings.
Examples
"Ihre Großmutter hatte ihr zur Erstkommunion ein persönliches Gebetbuch geschenkt."
Natural Translation
Her grandmother had given her a personal prayer book for her First Communion.
Literal Translation
Her grandmother had to her at the First-Communion a personal prayer-book given.
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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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