Noun
das Bistum
Pronunciation: /ˈbɪstuːm/
diocese, bishopric
C1
rank #7,104
plural Bistümer
Meanings
Noun
- diocese, bishopric
Example sentence
Das Bistum verwaltet mehrere alte Kirchen in der Region.
The diocese looks after several old churches in the region.
Word forms
singular
das Bistum
plural
die Bistümer
The four cases
Singular
Nominativedas Bistum
Accusativedas Bistum
Dativedem Bistum
Genitivedes Bistums
Plural
Nominativedie Bistümer
Accusativedie Bistümer
Dativeden Bistümern
Genitiveder Bistümer
Usage
- das Bistum eines Bischofs — The diocese overseen by a bishop.
- Bistum / Bistümer — The plural adds an umlaut and -er.
Zum Bistum gehören auch die Gemeinden im Nachbartal.
The diocese also includes the parishes in the neighbouring valley.