Meaning of the German Word "Gleichnis"

Gleichnis

parable

A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Example Sentence

Der Lehrer erzählte den Kindern ein Gleichnis über Ehrlichkeit.

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Definition: A simple story used to illustrate a moral or spiritual lesson.

Word Information

What is the CEFR level of the word "Gleichnis"?

C2

What grammatical category does "Gleichnis" have?

Noun

Which vocabulary topic does "Gleichnis" belong to?

Art