Fürbitte
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German[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From Middle High German vürbitte, vürbete.
Pronunciation[edit]
Noun[edit]
Fürbitte f (genitive Fürbitte, plural Fürbitten)
- (religion) intercession (prayer on behalf of others)
Usage notes[edit]
- The word is usually restricted to the prayer of earthly believers. The intercession of saints in heaven is called Fürsprache.
Declension[edit]
Declension of Fürbitte [feminine]