Fürbitte
German
editEtymology
editFrom Middle High German vürbitte, vürbete.
Pronunciation
editNoun
editFürbitte f (genitive Fürbitte, plural Fürbitten)
- (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
editDeclension of Fürbitte [feminine]