heil
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Verb — To greet someone with the raised-arm "Sieg Heil" salute, historically associated with Nazi Germany.
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Etymology
Borrowed from German heil ("hail, whole, healthy"), the same ancient root that gives English "whole," "hail," and "hale."
Full origin of heil →Frequently asked questions
What does “heil” mean?
The word “heil” means to greet someone with the raised-arm "Sieg Heil" salute, historically associated with Nazi Germany. In plain terms, the Nazi-era salute and greeting, or the act of performing it.
How do you pronounce “heil”?
“Heil” is pronounced hyl (/haɪl/ in IPA).
How do you use “heil” in a sentence?
Here is “heil” used in a sentence: “Newsreels showed the crowd heiling as the motorcade passed.”
What part of speech is “heil”?
Depending on how it is used, “heil” can be a verb and a noun.
Where does the word “heil” come from?
The word “heil” comes from German. Borrowed from German heil ("hail, whole, healthy"), the same ancient root that gives English "whole," "hail," and "hale.".
How many meanings does “heil” have?
“Heil” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to greet someone with the raised-arm "Sieg Heil" salute, historically associated with Nazi Germany.