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Passionszeit

Passiontide; the Passion season

noun pa-SIONS-tsayt Rare
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Origin: from Latin passio

Usage Note

Passionszeit is the final two weeks of Lent, beginning with Passion Sunday and culminating in Holy Week. The term is used in both Catholic and Protestant tradition for this period of reflection on Christ's suffering.

Examples

"In der Passionszeit werden die Kreuze und Bilder in der Kirche verhüllt."

Natural Translation

During Passiontide the crosses and images in the church are veiled.

Literal Translation

In the Passion-time are the crosses and images in the church veiled.

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