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blessing in German

blessing in German is Segen, Segnung, Segnen — blessing means a prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.

blessing in German

Segen
noun
Segnung
noun
Segnen
noun
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
Segen
noun
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
Segen
noun
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
Segnung
noun
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
Segenserteilung
noun
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
Segnen
noun
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
Segen
noun
Something someone is glad of.

What does "blessing" mean?

  1. noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
    "Before the meal, the grandmother said a blessing over the whole family."
  2. noun Something that brings unexpected good fortune.
    "Having a kind neighbour who watches the house is a real blessing."
  3. noun Formal approval or support for a plan or decision.
    "She married only after her parents gave their blessing to the engagement."
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blessing in a sentence

  • Before the meal, the grandmother said a blessing over the whole family.
  • The villagers asked for a blessing on the boats before they sailed.
  • Having a kind neighbour who watches the house is a real blessing.
  • Rain on the day of the picnic was a blessing, since the heat had been awful.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "blessing" in German?
"blessing" in German is Segen, Segnung, Segnen. blessing means: A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
How do you use "blessing" in a sentence?
Example: "Before the meal, the grandmother said a blessing over the whole family." In German, "blessing" is Segen, Segnung, Segnen.
Are there other ways to say "blessing" in German?
Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "blessing": Segen, Segnung, Segnen, Segenserteilung.
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