Seraph

See also: seraph

German

Alternative forms

Etymology

From Latin plural seraphim, also seraphin, by back-formation, from Hebrew שְׂרָפִים‎ (s'rafím), plural of שָׂרָף‎ (saráf) of which the meaning is uncertain; perhaps related to the root שרף "to burn."

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˈzeːʀaf/
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Noun

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

  1. seraph (highest order of angels)

Declension
Declension of Seraph
singular plural
indef. def. noun def. noun
nominative ein der Seraph die Seraphe
genitive eines des Seraphs der Seraphe
dative einem dem Seraph den Seraphen
accusative einen den Seraph die Seraphe

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