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altar in German

altar in German is Altar — altar means a raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

altar in German

Altar
noun
A table or similar flat-topped structure used for religious rites.

What does "altar" mean?

  1. noun A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.
    "The couple exchanged vows at the altar."
  2. noun Figuratively, anything treated as sacred enough to sacrifice something else for.
    "He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career."
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altar in a sentence

  • The couple exchanged vows at the altar.
  • Candles were lit on the altar before the service began.
  • He sacrificed his health on the altar of his career.

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What is "altar" in German?

"altar" in German is Altar. altar means: A raised table or structure used for religious ceremonies, offerings, or worship.

How do you use "altar" in a sentence?

Example: "The couple exchanged vows at the altar." In German, "altar" is Altar.

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