German edit

Etymology edit

From Middle High German vürbitte, vürbete.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈfyːɐ̯ˌbɪtə/
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  • Hyphenation: Für‧bit‧te

Noun edit

Fürbitte f (genitive Fürbitte, plural Fürbitten)

  1. (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

Further reading edit

  • Fürbitte” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
  • Fürbitte” in Duden online