der Diakon
C1a deacon = an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest
- English meaning
- a deacon = an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest
- Gender
- der — masculine
- Plural
- die Diakone
- CEFR level
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Diakon in a sentence
Der Diakon hilft dem Priester bei den Gottesdiensten.
The deacon assists the priest during services.
Declension of der Diakon
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Diakon | die Diakone |
| Accusative | den Diakon | die Diakone |
| Dative | dem Diakon | den Diakonen |
| Genitive | des Diakons | der Diakone |
Where Diakon comes from
vom mittelhochdeutsch diāken, dies vom althochdeutschen diacan, welches sich vom kirchenlateinischen diaconus ableitet, dies zum altgriechischen διάκονος „Diener“; das Wort ist seit dem 9. Jahrhundert belegt
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Questions about Diakon
Is it der, die or das Diakon?
It is der Diakon — Diakon is masculine. In the plural it becomes die Diakone.
What is the plural of Diakon?
The plural of der Diakon is die Diakone.
What is the genitive of Diakon?
The genitive singular is des Diakons. The dative plural is den Diakonen.
What does Diakon mean in English?
der Diakon means "a deacon = an ordained minister of an order ranking below that of priest". For example: "Der Diakon hilft dem Priester bei den Gottesdiensten." — "The deacon assists the priest during services."
What level is Diakon in German?
Diakon is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the religion & belief vocabulary.
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