priesterība
See also: priesterībā
Latvian
Etymology
From priesteris (“priest”) + -ība.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): [pɾīɛ̄stɛɾìːba]
Noun
priesterība f (4th declension)
- 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
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | priesterība | — |
| genitive | priesterības | — |
| dative | priesterībai | — |
| accusative | priesterību | — |
| instrumental | priesterību | — |
| locative | priesterībā | — |
| vocative | priesterība | — |