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Kirchenorgel

church organ

noun KIR-khen-or-gel Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Origin: from Greek organon via Latin

Usage Note

Kirchenorgel is the pipe organ of a church. Germany is famous for its organ-building tradition and is home to thousands of historic instruments. The Orgelbaukunst was added to UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list.

Examples

"Die neue Kirchenorgel wurde feierlich in einem Konzert eingeweiht."

Natural Translation

The new church organ was ceremonially inaugurated at a concert.

Literal Translation

The new church-organ was ceremonially in a concert inaugurated.

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