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Holy Grail in German

Holy Grail in German is Heiliger Gral — Holy Grail means something that is searched for with great determination because it would be the perfect solution or the ultimate prize, and that is usually very hard or impossible to find.

Holy Grail in German

Heiliger Gral
proper noun
(Arthurian mythology) An artifact in Arthurian mythology, being the cup used by Christ at the Last Supper and in which some of his blood was caught during the crucifixion.

What does "Holy Grail" mean?

  1. noun Something that is searched for with great determination because it would be the perfect solution or the ultimate prize, and that is usually very hard or impossible to find.
    "A cheap, long-lasting battery is the holy grail of electric cars."
  2. noun In medieval legend, the sacred cup or dish associated with the Last Supper, sought by the knights of King Arthur.
    "The romances describe a long, mostly fruitless quest for the Holy Grail."
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Holy Grail in a sentence

  • A cheap, long-lasting battery is the holy grail of electric cars.
  • This foundation is the holy grail for anyone with dry skin.
  • The romances describe a long, mostly fruitless quest for the Holy Grail.

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What is "Holy Grail" in German?

"Holy Grail" in German is Heiliger Gral. Holy Grail means: Something that is searched for with great determination because it would be the perfect solution or the ultimate prize, and that is usually very hard or impossible to find.

How do you use "Holy Grail" in a sentence?

Example: "A cheap, long-lasting battery is the holy grail of electric cars." In German, "Holy Grail" is Heiliger Gral.

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