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heiligen — meaning in English

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English meaning

hallow verb To treat as sacred; to make or declare holy.
sanctify verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.

Senses

heiligen is used for these senses in English:

hallow (obsolete, outside, set phrases) A saint; a holy person; an apostle.
hallow (transitive) To make holy, to sanctify.
sanctify (transitive) To make holy; to consecrate; to set aside for sacred or ceremonial use.

sanctify — full definition

verb To make something holy or set it apart for religious use.
verb To give official approval or religious backing to something.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Dutch words

consacreren heilig verklaren inwijden ruggensteunen sacraliseren louteren zuiveren verschonen