Pfarrhaus

rectory; vicarage; parsonage

noun FAAR-hows Rare

Usage Note

Pfarrhaus is the house where a parish priest or pastor lives, often next to or part of the church complex: im Pfarrhaus wohnen, das alte Pfarrhaus gegenüber der Kirche.

Examples

"Die Gemeindesitzung fand im Gemeinderaum des Pfarrhauses statt."

Natural Translation

The parish meeting took place in the community room of the vicarage.

Literal Translation

The parish meeting took place in the community room of the rectory.

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