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Märtyrer

martyr

noun MAER-tue-rer Rare

Origin: from Greek martyros via Latin

Usage Note

Märtyrer is someone who dies or suffers greatly for their faith or convictions. In church calendars, martyrs have their own feast days. Figuratively, Märtyrer spielen (to play the martyr) means to exaggerate one's suffering for sympathy.

Examples

"Die frühen Christen verehrten die Märtyrer als Vorbilder des Glaubensmuts."

Natural Translation

The early Christians venerated the martyrs as models of faith and courage.

Literal Translation

The early Christians venerated the martyrs as models of the faith-courage.

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