Noun
der Schrein
Pronunciation: /ʃʁaɪ̯n/
a sanctuary, especially non-Christian, dedicated to some saint or deity
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plural Schreine
Meanings
Noun
- a sanctuary, especially non-Christian, dedicated to some saint or deity
- an ornate case, typically but not necessarily wooden, to hold valuable things, especially relics
Example sentence
Kyōto ist für seine Schreine und Tempel berühmt.
Kyoto is famous for its shrines and temples.
Word forms
singular
der Schrein
plural
die Schreine
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Schrein
Accusativeden Schrein
Dativedem Schrein
Genitivedes Schreines
Plural
Nominativedie Schreine
Accusativedie Schreine
Dativeden Schreinen
Genitiveder Schreine
Usage
- einen Schrein besuchen — Visit a shrine or sacred site.
- ein Schrein für Reliquien — A decorated receptacle for relics; another religious sense.
Ein schmaler Weg führte zu dem Schrein auf dem Hügel.
A narrow path led to the shrine on the hill.