Is it der, die or das Altar?
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Altar
The correct article in German of Altar is der. So it is der Altar! (nominative case)
The word Altar is masculine, therefore the correct article is der.
German declension of Altar?
How does the declension of Altar work in the nominative, accusative, dative and genitive cases? Here you can find all forms in the singular as well as in the plural:
| 1 | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Altar | die Altäre |
| Genitive | des Altares des Altars | der Altäre |
| Dative | dem Altar dem Altare | den Altären |
| Akkusative | den Altar | die Altäre |
What is the meaning of Altar in German?
Altar is defined as:
[1] Religion: Table -like facility (for example in a church) to celebrate a service, for culture or hold rituals
[1] Religion: tischähnliche Einrichtung (zum Beispiel in einer Kirche) zur Feier eines Gottesdienstes, zur kultischen Verehrung oder dem Abhalten von RitualenHow to use Altar in a sentence?
Example sentences in German using Altar with translations in English.
[1] Viele Gaben waren am Altar vorbereitet.
[1] Many gifts were prepared at the altar[1] „Anmutig zum Klang von Panflöten tanzend, brachte er vor dem Altar Opfer dar.“
[1] "Graciously dancing to the sound of pan flutes, he brought victims in front of the altar"[1] „Neben dem Altar ist eine Replik des Bischofsstabs ausgestellt.“
[1] "In addition to the altar, a replica of the bishop's staff is exhibited"Pictures or photos of Altar
![[1] Altar in einer katholischen Kirche](https://der-die-das-train.com/api/image?file=StMarysWestMelbAltar.jpg)
[1] Altar in einer katholischen Kirche
