See also: priesterībā

Latvian edit

Etymology edit

From priesteris (priest) +‎ -ība.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): [pɾīɛ̄stɛɾìːba]
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Noun edit

priesterība f (4th declension)

  1. priesthood (the state of being a priest; the rights and obligations that pertain to priests)
    priesterība ir viscēlākais, bet arī visatbildīgākais aicinājumsthe priesthood is the noblest, but also the most responsibility-full of all callings
    monsinjors Oļģerts Daļeckis svinēs 50 gadu priesterības jubilejuMonsignor Oļģerts Daļeckis will celebrate the 50th anniversary of (his) priesthood

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