ablution in Dutch
ablution in Dutch is ablutie, rituele wassing — ablution means the act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
ablution in Dutch
ablutie
(Western, _, Christianity) The rinsing of the priest's hand and the sacred vessel following the Communion with, depending on rite, water or a mix of it and wine, which may then be drunk by the priest. [from 17th c.]
ablutie
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]
rituele wassing
The act of washing or cleansing the body, or some part of it, as a religious rite. [From mid 16th century.]
What does "ablution" mean?
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noun The act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
"He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work."
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noun A ritual washing of the body performed as part of religious practice, such as before prayer.
"Muslims perform ablutions before each of the five daily prayers."
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noun In British military use, a building containing showers and basins for washing.
"The recruits queued outside the ablutions block at dawn."
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ablution in a sentence
- He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work.
- Ablutions after the long hike took a good hour.
- Muslims perform ablutions before each of the five daily prayers.
- The temple provided a basin for ablutions before entry.
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What is "ablution" in Dutch?
"ablution" in Dutch is ablutie, rituele wassing. ablution means: The act of washing oneself or something, often used in the plural as ablutions.
How do you use "ablution" in a sentence?
Example: "He finished his morning ablutions before heading to work." In Dutch, "ablution" is ablutie, rituele wassing.
Are there other ways to say "ablution" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 2 translations listed for "ablution": ablutie, rituele wassing.
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