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vigil in Finnish

vigil in Finnish is valvojaiset, valvominen, yövartio — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

vigil in Finnish

valvojaiset
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
valvominen
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
yövartio
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
vahti
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
vartio
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
vartiovuoro
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
aatto
noun
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
hiljainen mielenosoitus
noun
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

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 Finnish?

"vigil" in Finnish is valvojaiset, valvominen, yövartio. 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 Finnish, "vigil" is valvojaiset, valvominen, yövartio.

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

Yes — Finnish has 8 translations listed for "vigil": valvojaiset, valvominen, yövartio, vahti, vartio, vartiovuoro.

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