Seraph

See also: seraph

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

Back formation from Latin seraphim, also seraphin, a plural, from Hebrew שְׂרָפִים‎ (s'rafím), plural of שָׂרָף‎ (saráf) of which the meaning is uncertain; perhaps related to the root Hebrew שרף‎ (“to burn”).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzeːʁaf/
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Noun

Seraph m (strong, genitive Seraphs, plural Seraphe or Seraphim or Seraphin or Seraphinen)

  1. seraph (highest order of angels)

Declension

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Further reading
  • “Seraph” in Duden online
  • “Seraph” in Digitales Wörterbuch der deutschen Sprache
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