surplice

[US]/'sɜːplɪs/
[UK]/'sɝpləs/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. en hvid kappe, der bæres af gejstlige, især i kristne kirker
adj. foldet eller krydsende diagonalt
Word Forms
Pluralsurplices

Example Sentences

Let the priest in surplice white,

Lad præsten i hvid kappe,

Shortly thereafter an acolyte in black gown and white surplice appeared and lighted groups of candles on either side of the altar.

Kort efter kom en altertjeners i sort kappe og hvid messehætte, og han tændte grupper af lys på begge sider af alteret.

The priest wore a white surplice during the church service.

Præsten havde en hvid messegen på under gudstjenesten.

The choir members all wore matching surplices for the performance.

Alle korsangere havde matchende messegen til forestillingen.

The surplice is often worn over a cassock in religious ceremonies.

Messegen bæres ofte over en kappe ved religiøse ceremonier.

The surplice symbolizes purity and holiness in many religious traditions.

Messegen symboliserer renhed og hellighed i mange religiøse traditioner.

The bishop's ornate surplice was embroidered with intricate designs.

Bispens udsmykkede messegen var broderet med indviklede designs.

The surplice is a traditional garment worn by clergy members.

Messegen er en traditionel dragt, der bæres af kirkemedlemmer.

The surplice is usually made of lightweight fabric for comfort and ease of movement.

Messegen er normalt lavet af let stof for komfort og bevægelsesfrihed.

The surplice is often worn during baptisms, weddings, and other religious ceremonies.

Messegen bæres ofte under dåb, bryllupper og andre religiøse ceremonier.

The choir director selected a new set of surplices for the upcoming concert.

Korlederen udvalgte et nyt sæt messegen til den kommende koncert.

The surplice is a distinctive garment that sets clergy members apart during services.

Messegen er en karakteristisk dragt, der adskiller kirkemedlemmer under tjenester.

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