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vigil in Czech

vigil in Czech is bdění, hlídka, stráž — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

vigil in Czech

bdění
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
hlídka
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
stráž
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
vigilie
noun
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

What does "vigil" mean?

  1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
    "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night."
  2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
    "Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims."
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vigil in a sentence

  • Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
  • Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims.

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What is "vigil" in Czech?

"vigil" in Czech is bdění, hlídka, stráž. vigil means: A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

How do you use "vigil" in a sentence?

Example: "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night." In Czech, "vigil" is bdění, hlídka, stráž.

Are there other ways to say "vigil" in Czech?

Yes — Czech has 4 translations listed for "vigil": bdění, hlídka, stráž, vigilie.

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