padre — a military chaplain or priest, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a military chaplain or priest, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɑːdreɪ/
Korean meaning: 군목, 성직자 (특히 스페인어권 국가의)
Korean pronunciation: 파-드레이 (강세: 파)
Example Sentences
- The new recruit was so nervous that he went to see the padre three times in his first week.
- Our padre could give the best pep talks before dangerous missions.
- Even the toughest sergeant would soften up when talking to the padre about his family.
padre
NOUN//ˈpɑːdreɪ//
a military chaplain or priest, especially in Spanish-speaking countries
Military chaplain comforting soldiers
Padre counsels Andre at the café
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
스페인어에서 온 단어로, '아버지'를 뜻하는 라틴어 'pater'에서 유래했습니다. 군인들이 성직자를 아버지처럼 여겨 부르던 호칭에서 시작되었습니다.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The new recruit was so nervous that he went to see the padre three times in his first week.”
“Our padre could give the best pep talks before dangerous missions.”
“Even the toughest sergeant would soften up when talking to the padre about his family.”
“The padre's tent was always open for anyone needing a friendly ear or hot coffee.”
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