NOUN
derBischof/ˈbɪʃɔf/bishop (church official)
Bischof is a German noun that means bishop (church official). It is pronounced /ˈbɪʃɔf/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Bischöfe".
Definitions
1.high-ranking cleric who heads a diocese in certain Christian churches(religion; christianity)
a.person holding the office of bishop in a Christian church
Der Bischof hielt eine bewegende Predigt im Dom.—The bishop gave an inspiring sermon in the cathedral.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Bischof | die Bischöfe |
| Genitive | des Bischofs | der Bischöfe |
| Dative | dem Bischof | den Bischöfen |
| Accusative | den Bischof | die Bischöfe |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Bischof" mean in English?
- "Bischof" means bishop (church official). It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Bischof"?
- "Bischof" is pronounced /ˈbɪʃɔf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Bischof" der, die, or das?
- "Bischof" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Bischof"?
- The plural of "Bischof" is "Bischöfe".
- What part of speech is "Bischof"?
- "Bischof" is a noun in German.
