Noun
der Kelch
Pronunciation: /kɛlç/
chalice (large, often precious drinking cup with a stem)
C1
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plural Kelche
Meanings
Noun
- chalice (large, often precious drinking cup with a stem)
- the chalice used for the Eucharist; (also biblical) the cup by which Jesus alludes to his crucifixion (e.g. Matthew 20:22)
- calyx
- double chin
Example sentence
Dieser Kelch ist aus Gold.
This goblet is made of gold.
Word forms
singular
der Kelch
plural
die Kelche
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Kelch
Accusativeden Kelch
Dativedem Kelch
Genitivedes Kelches
Plural
Nominativedie Kelche
Accusativedie Kelche
Dativeden Kelchen
Genitiveder Kelche
Usage
- ein Kelch aus Silber — a silver chalice or goblet; aus names the material
- der Kelch einer Blüte — a flower's calyx; a separate botanical meaning
Der silberne Kelch war mit feinen Blättermustern verziert.
The silver chalice was decorated with delicate leaf patterns.