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Taufbecken

baptismal font

noun TOWF-bek-en Rare
Arts & Culture Religion

Usage Note

Taufbecken is the stone or metal basin that holds water used for baptism. It is usually placed near the entrance of a church, symbolising entry into the Christian community. Historic Taufbecken are often sculpted works of art.

Examples

"Das romanische Taufbecken aus dem zwölften Jahrhundert steht noch im Original in der Kirche."

Natural Translation

The Romanesque baptismal font from the twelfth century still stands in its original position in the church.

Literal Translation

The Romanesque baptismal-font from the twelfth century stands still in-the original in the church.

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