priesterība

See also: priesterībā

Latvian

Etymology

From priesteris (“priest”) +‎ -ība.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [pɾīɛ̄stɛɾìːba]

Noun

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 aicinājums ― the priesthood is the noblest, but also the most responsibility-full of all callings
    monsinjors Oļģerts Daļeckis svinēs 50 gadu priesterības jubileju ― Monsignor Oļģerts Daļeckis will celebrate the 50th anniversary of (his) priesthood

Declension

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