sermon

Predigt

Eine Rede über Religion oder richtiges und falsches Handeln, meist während eines Gottesdienstes.

In einfachem Englisch: A talk that teaches people about religion or right and wrong, usually given during a religious service.

• The sermon lasted twenty minutes.
• She preached a sermon about kindness.
• People discussed the sermon after the service.

So benutzt man es: a sermon on/about something (The minister gave a sermon on forgiveness.)

Synonyme: homily, religious address

Häufige Wendungen: preach a sermon, sermon on something, sunday sermon, religious sermon

Standpauke, Moralpredigt

Eine lange Ansprache, in der jemand wegen seines Verhaltens zurechtgewiesen und zur Änderung aufgefordert wird.

In einfachem Englisch: A long talk telling someone that their behaviour is wrong and should change.

• Please spare me another sermon.
• Her mother gave her a sermon about being late.
• I wanted advice, but I got a sermon instead.

So benutzt man es: give someone a sermon about/on something (Dad gave me a sermon about wasting money.)

Synonyme: lecture, scolding

Häufige Wendungen: give someone a sermon, sermon about something, another sermon