Kardinaler

Kardinaler is a plural noun used in some Scandinavian languages, notably Norwegian and Danish, referring to the kardinal in two main senses: the ecclesiastical rank and the common name of a bird. In church usage, a kardinal (plural kardinaler) is a senior clergy member appointed by the pope and part of the College of Cardinals, which elects a pope in a papal conclave. The term emphasizes the rank and responsibilities within the Catholic Church.

In ornithology, kardinal (plural kardinaler) refers to the red cardinal, Cardinalis cardinalis, a well-known songbird native to North America. Males are bright red with a distinctive crest, while females are more subdued brownish. Cardinals inhabit a variety of habitats, including woodlands, gardens, and suburban areas, and they typically feed on seeds, fruits, and insects. They are known for territorial behavior during the breeding season and for the birds’ melodic vocalizations.

The use of kardinaler is language-specific and context-dependent. In mathematics, related terminology for the size of a set is typically expressed as kardinaltall in Norwegian and Danish, rather than kardinaler. Overall, kardinaler denotes multiple cardinals, with the precise meaning determined by whether the discussion concerns church hierarchy or avian subjects.