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holy in Dutch

holy in Dutch is heilig, gewijd, sacraal — holy means regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.

holy in Dutch

heilig
adj
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
gewijd
adj
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
sacraal
adj
Dedicated to a religious purpose or a god.
heilig
adj
Revered in a religion.
sacraal
adj
Revered in a religion.
foutloos
adj
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
heilig
adj
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
perfect
adj
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
volmaakt
adj
Morally perfect or flawless, or nearly so.
heilig
adj
Set apart or dedicated for a specific purpose, or for use by a single entity or person.

What does "holy" mean?

  1. adj Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
    "The temple is a holy place where visitors remove their shoes."
  2. adj Morally pure or without sin.
    "People spoke of her as a holy woman who never harmed anyone."
  3. intj Used at the start of an exclamation to express shock or surprise.
    "Holy smoke, that bill is much bigger than I expected!"
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holy in a sentence

  • The temple is a holy place where visitors remove their shoes.
  • Pilgrims travel long distances to visit the holy city.
  • People spoke of her as a holy woman who never harmed anyone.
  • He wanted to live a holy and blameless life.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "holy" in Dutch?
"holy" in Dutch is heilig, gewijd, sacraal. holy means: Regarded as sacred or dedicated to a god or religious purpose.
How do you use "holy" in a sentence?
Example: "The temple is a holy place where visitors remove their shoes." In Dutch, "holy" is heilig, gewijd, sacraal.
Are there other ways to say "holy" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 6 translations listed for "holy": heilig, gewijd, sacraal, foutloos, perfect, volmaakt.
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