This is the 1771st most frequent German word.
kirchen
"Kirchen" in English means "churches" (plural form).
In this sentence, 'Kirchen' is used as a plural noun, referring to religious buildings.
Die alten Kirchen in unserer Stadt sind sehr beeindruckend.
The old churches in our city are very impressive.
Here, the singular 'Kirche' refers to the act of attending a church service.
Meine Großmutter geht jeden Sonntag in die Kirche.
My grandmother goes to church every Sunday.
In this context, 'Kirchen' is used to refer to the concept of churches in general within history.