der Bischof

B2

a bishop

English meaning
a bishop
Gender
der — masculine
Plural
die Bischöfe
Vocabulary package
Religion & Belief

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Bischof in a sentence

Der Bischof spricht in der Kirche.

The bishop speaks in the church.

Declension of der Bischof

CaseSingularPlural
Nominativeder Bischofdie Bischöfe
Accusativeden Bischofdie Bischöfe
Dativedem Bischofden Bischöfen
Genitivedes Bischofsder Bischöfe

Where Bischof comes from

mittelhochdeutsch bischof, althochdeutsch biscof, belegt seit dem 8. Jahrhundert, entlehnt von lateinisch episcopus, das auf griechisch επίσκοπος „Vorsteher, Aufseher“ zurückgeht

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Questions about Bischof

Is it der, die or das Bischof?

It is der Bischof — Bischof is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Bischöfe.

What is the plural of Bischof?

The plural of der Bischof is die Bischöfe.

What is the genitive of Bischof?

The genitive singular is des Bischofs. The dative plural is den Bischöfen.

What does Bischof mean in English?

der Bischof means "a bishop". For example: "Der Bischof spricht in der Kirche." — "The bishop speaks in the church."

What level is Bischof in German?

Bischof is a B2 word — b2 — upper-intermediate. It belongs to the religion & belief vocabulary.

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