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Purgatory in Czech

Purgatory in Czech is očistec — Purgatory means in Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.

Purgatory in Czech

očistec
proper noun
(Christianity) An intermediate state after death in which some of those ultimately destined for Heaven must first undergo purification.
očistec
noun
Any situation where suffering is endured, particularly as part of a process of redemption.

What does "Purgatory" mean?

  1. noun In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
    "Many Catholics pray for loved ones who they believe are waiting in purgatory."
  2. noun Any situation of temporary suffering, waiting, or discomfort.
    "Waiting for the test results felt like purgatory to the whole family."
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Purgatory in a sentence

  • Many Catholics pray for loved ones who they believe are waiting in purgatory.
  • In the poem, the traveler climbs a mountain that represents purgatory.
  • Waiting for the test results felt like purgatory to the whole family.
  • Being stuck in traffic on a hot afternoon is my idea of purgatory.

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What is "Purgatory" in Czech?
"Purgatory" in Czech is očistec. Purgatory means: In Catholic belief, a temporary state after death in which souls are purified before entering Heaven.
How do you use "Purgatory" in a sentence?
Example: "Many Catholics pray for loved ones who they believe are waiting in purgatory." In Czech, "Purgatory" is očistec.
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