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
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
valvominen
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
yövartio
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
vahti
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
vartio
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
vartiovuoro
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
aatto
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
hiljainen mielenosoitus
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.
What does "vigil" mean?
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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."
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noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."
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vigil in a sentence
- Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
- A vigil was held for Ms. Cheptegei on Wednesday night, Ms. Indimuli said, with many women praying that she would survive.
- The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.
- 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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