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zegenen — meaning in English

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English meaning

bless verb To ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.
blessing noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favor or protection.

Senses

zegenen is used for these senses in English:

bless (Perl, _, programming, transitive, past tense only blessed) To turn (a reference) into an object.
blessing The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.

bless — full definition

verb To ask for divine favor or protection for someone or something.
intj Used affectionately, gratefully, or (sometimes ironically) about someone.

blessing — full definition

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

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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

zegen zegening (in)zegening