No. 10,165 in German
pfarren
"Pfarren" means "to serve as a pastor" or "to minister" in English.
In a sentence
Der Priester begann zu pfarren und leitete die Gemeinde.
The priest began to minister and led the congregation.
Here, 'pfarren' refers to the act of performing pastoral duties as a priest.
In seiner Freizeit liebt es Hans, durch die Wälder zu pfarren.
In his spare time, Hans loves to roam through the forests.
'Pfarren' in this context is used metaphorically, suggesting moving or wandering like a shepherd in nature.
Sie beschloss, zu pfarren und ihre Berufung zu erfüllen.
She decided to minister and fulfill her calling.
This usage of 'pfarren' indicates taking up the responsibilities of a parish or community as a clergyperson.
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