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calvary in German

calvary in German is Calvaire — calvary means the hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.

calvary in German

Calvaire
noun

What does "calvary" mean?

  1. noun The hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.
    "Pilgrims retrace the route to Calvary every Easter."
  2. noun A period of intense suffering or hardship.
    "Losing the business felt like his own personal calvary."
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calvary in a sentence

  • Pilgrims retrace the route to Calvary every Easter.
  • Losing the business felt like his own personal calvary.

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What is "calvary" in German?

"calvary" in German is Calvaire. calvary means: The hill just outside Jerusalem where, according to Christian tradition, Jesus was crucified.

How do you use "calvary" in a sentence?

Example: "Pilgrims retrace the route to Calvary every Easter." In German, "calvary" is Calvaire.

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