zegen — meaning in English

English meaning

• blessing noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
• boon noun Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
• seine noun A long fishing net that hangs vertically in the water, held up by floats at the top and weighted at the bottom.

Senses

zegen is used for these senses in English:

• blessing Good fortune.
• blessing The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
• boon (archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction.
• seine A long net having floats attached at the top and sinkers (weights) at the bottom, used in shallow water for catching fish.

blessing — full definition

1. noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
2. noun Something that brings unexpected good fortune.
3. noun Formal approval or support for a plan or decision.

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