Seraph
See also: seraph
German
[edit]Alternative forms
[edit]Etymology
[edit]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
[edit]Noun
[edit]Seraph m (strong, genitive Seraphs, plural Seraphe or Seraphim or Seraphin or Seraphinen)
- seraph (highest order of angels)
Declension
[edit]Declension of Seraph [masculine, strong]
| singular | plural | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| indef. | def. | noun | def. | noun | |
| nominative | ein | der | Seraph | die | Seraphe, Seraphim, Seraphin, Seraphinen |
| genitive | eines | des | Seraphs | der | Seraphe, Seraphim, Seraphin, Seraphinen |
| dative | einem | dem | Seraph | den | Seraphen, Seraphim, Seraphin, Seraphinen |
| accusative | einen | den | Seraph | die | Seraphe, Seraphim, Seraphin, Seraphinen |