Wallfahrt

pilgrimage

noun VAHL-fahrt Rare

Usage Note

Wallfahrt is a pilgrimage to a sacred site, especially within Catholic tradition; the destination is a Wallfahrtsort. The first element comes from old wallen (to wander, journey). Largely synonymous with Pilgerfahrt but more rooted in German Catholic usage.

Examples

"Die Wallfahrt führte tausende Gläubige nach Altötting."

Natural Translation

The pilgrimage led thousands of believers to Altötting.

Literal Translation

The pilgrimage led thousands believers to Altötting.

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