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litany in German

litany in German is Wechselgesang, Litanei — litany means a set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.

litany in German

Wechselgesang
noun
Litanei
noun

What does "litany" mean?

  1. noun A set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.
    "The priest led the congregation through the litany of the saints."
  2. noun A long, repetitive list, especially of complaints or problems.
    "He greeted us with a litany of complaints about the delayed flight."
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litany in a sentence

  • The priest led the congregation through the litany of the saints.
  • He greeted us with a litany of complaints about the delayed flight.

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What is "litany" in German?

"litany" in German is Wechselgesang, Litanei. litany means: A set of prayers recited in a call-and-response pattern between a leader and a congregation.

How do you use "litany" in a sentence?

Example: "The priest led the congregation through the litany of the saints." In German, "litany" is Wechselgesang, Litanei.

Are there other ways to say "litany" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "litany": Wechselgesang, Litanei.

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