desecrate in German
desecrate in German is schänden, entweihen, entheiligen — desecrate means to treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
desecrate in German
schänden
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
entweihen
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
entheiligen
(transitive) To profane or violate the sacredness or sanctity of something.
What does "desecrate" mean?
-
verb To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
"Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint."
Vocabulary Flow
Learn more English words in German.
Vocabulary Flow serves English words with the German meaning, one at a time — pronunciation and an example each time. Scroll it either direction.
Learn English in German
desecrate in a sentence
- Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint.
- The soldiers were accused of desecrating the temple during the raid.
Similar words in German
Common German translations
Frequently asked questions
What is "desecrate" in German?
"desecrate" in German is schänden, entweihen, entheiligen. desecrate means: To treat something sacred with disrespect or damage it in a way that violates its holiness.
How do you use "desecrate" in a sentence?
Example: "Vandals desecrated the ancient tombs with spray paint." In German, "desecrate" is schänden, entweihen, entheiligen.
Are there other ways to say "desecrate" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "desecrate": schänden, entweihen, entheiligen.
Study it as flashcards or scroll it in Vocabulary Flow — saved to your collection.
