NOUN
derKlerus/ˈkleːʁʊs/clergy; priesthood
Klerus is a German noun that means clergy or priesthood. It is pronounced /ˈkleːʁʊs/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.the body of people ordained for religious duties, especially in the Christian church(religion)
a.all ordained priests and religious officials as a group
Der Klerus spielte im Mittelalter eine bedeutende Rolle im gesellschaftlichen Leben.—The clergy played an important role in social life during the Middle Ages.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Klerus | — |
| Genitive | des Klerus | — |
| Dative | dem Klerus | — |
| Accusative | den Klerus | — |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Klerus" mean in English?
- "Klerus" means clergy or priesthood. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Klerus"?
- "Klerus" is pronounced /ˈkleːʁʊs/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Klerus" der, die, or das?
- "Klerus" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Klerus"?
- "Klerus" is a noun in German.
