Konfirmand

confirmand (Protestant)

noun kon-feer-MANT Rare

Origin: from Latin confirmandus

Usage Note

Konfirmand is the youth preparing for or undergoing Protestant confirmation (Konfirmation). The Catholic equivalent is the Firmling (for Firmung). The feminine form is Konfirmandin.

Examples

"Die Konfirmanden bereiteten sich ein Jahr lang auf den Gottesdienst vor."

Natural Translation

The confirmands prepared for the service for a whole year.

Literal Translation

The confirmands prepared themselves a year long for the service.

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