noun🔗ShareBischofAn overseer of congregations: either any such overseer, generally speaking, or (in Eastern Orthodoxy, Catholicism, Anglicanism, etc.) an official in the church hierarchy (actively or nominally) governing a diocese, supervising the church's priests, deacons, and property in its territory."The bishop visited the local church to oversee the parish priest and ensure the church's finances were managed properly. "Der Bischof besuchte die örtliche Kirche, um den Pfarrer zu beaufsichtigen und sicherzustellen, dass die Finanzen der Kirche ordnungsgemäß verwaltet wurden.religiontheologyorganizationpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBischofThe holder of the Greek or Roman position of episcopus, supervisor over the public dole of grain, etc."The bishop oversaw the distribution of food supplies to the needy families in the city. "Der Bischof überwachte die Verteilung der Lebensmittel an die bedürftigen Familien in der Stadt.religionpositionhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAufseher, WächterAny watchman, inspector, or overlooker."The school hired a new bishop to oversee the safety of the playground. "Die Schule stellte einen neuen Aufseher ein, um die Sicherheit des Spielplatzes zu überwachen.jobpersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareOberhaupt des Narrenfests oder des NikolaustagsA chief of the Festival of Fools or St. Nicholas Day."The bishop led the boisterous St. Nicholas Day festivities at school. "Das Oberhaupt führte die ausgelassenen Nikolausfeiern in der Schule an.culturefestivalreligiontraditionholidayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBischofThe chess piece denoted ♗ or ♝ which moves along diagonal lines and developed from the shatranj alfil ("elephant") and was originally known as the aufil or archer in English."My opponent moved the bishop diagonally across the chessboard, threatening my king. "Mein Gegner zog den Bischof diagonal über das Schachbrett und bedrohte meinen König.gametypefiguresporthistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBischofsvogelAny of various African birds of the genus Euplectes; a kind of weaverbird closely related to the widowbirds."The birdwatcher saw a beautiful bishop weaving a nest in the tall grass. "Der Vogelbeobachter sah einen wunderschönen Bischofsvogel, der in dem hohen Gras ein Nest webte.animalbirdbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareMarienkäferA ladybug or ladybird, beetles of the family Coccinellidae."The child carefully collected several bishops in a jar for their science project. "Das Kind sammelte sorgfältig mehrere Marienkäfer in einem Glas für ihr Wissenschaftsprojekt.animalinsectbiologynatureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareBischofsweinA sweet drink made from wine, usually with oranges, lemons, and sugar; mulled and spiced port."My grandmother always makes a delicious bishop for Christmas. "Meine Großmutter macht zu Weihnachten immer einen köstlichen Bischofswein.drinkfoodChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareEin geschäftiges TreibenA bustle."The teacher's sudden announcement created a bishop of activity in the classroom. "Die plötzliche Ankündigung des Lehrers löste ein geschäftiges Treiben im Klassenzimmer aus.wearstyleappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareKinderlatz, SchürzeA children's smock or pinafore."The little girl wore a bright red bishop for her art class. "Das kleine Mädchen trug eine leuchtend rote Schürze für ihren Kunstunterricht.wearstyleitemappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareBischof sein, als Bischof amtierenTo act as a bishop, to perform the duties of a bishop, especially to confirm another's membership in the church."The priest will bishop the new student at the church, confirming their membership. "Der Priester wird den neuen Schüler in der Kirche zum Bischof machen und so seine Mitgliedschaft bestätigen.religionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareZum Bischof ernennenTo make a bishop."The church council voted to bishop the new priest. "Der Kirchenrat stimmte dafür, den neuen Priester zum Bischof zu ernennen.religiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareMit Bischöfen versehenTo provide with bishops."The school board decided to bishop the new computer lab with extra monitors. "Der Schulvorstand beschloss, das neue Computerlabor mit zusätzlichen Monitoren auszustatten.religiongovernmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareAnbrennen lassenTo permit food (especially milk) to burn while cooking (from bishops' role in the inquisition or as mentioned in the quotation below, of horses)."The cook accidentally bishoped the milk on the stove, causing a burnt, unpleasant smell to fill the kitchen. "Der Koch ließ versehentlich die Milch auf dem Herd anbrennen, wodurch ein verbrannter, unangenehmer Geruch die Küche erfüllte.foodutensilChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareEin Pferd verjüngen (durch Manipulation der Zähne)(by extension, of horses) To make a horse seem younger, particularly by manipulation of its teeth."The horse trainer bishoped the young colt to make him look more appealing to buyers. "Der Pferdetrainer verjüngte das junge Fohlen, um es für Käufer attraktiver zu machen.animalagebusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErtränkenTo murder by drowning."The jealous rival bishoped the classmate, hoping to eliminate the competition for the scholarship. "Der eifersüchtige Rivale ertränkte den Klassenkameraden, in der Hoffnung, den Wettbewerb um das Stipendium zu eliminieren.inhumanactionwarpoliceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading