oracle in German
oracle in German is Orakel, Orakelspruch, orakeln — oracle means in ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
oracle in German
Orakel
Orakel
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
Orakelspruch
A prophetic response, often enigmatic or allegorical, so given.
orakeln
(obsolete) To utter oracles or prophecies.
What does "oracle" mean?
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noun In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
"The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle."
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noun A person regarded as an especially wise or authoritative source of guidance.
"Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up."
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oracle in a sentence
- The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle.
- Kings sent messengers to the oracle before deciding whether to go to war.
- Colleagues treated her as the office oracle whenever a tricky decision came up.
- My uncle is the family oracle on anything to do with cars.
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What is "oracle" in German?
"oracle" in German is Orakel, Orakelspruch, orakeln. oracle means: In ancient religion, a shrine or priest through whom a god was believed to answer questions or give prophecy — or the prophecy itself.
How do you use "oracle" in a sentence?
Example: "The ancient Greeks traveled to Delphi to consult the oracle." In German, "oracle" is Orakel, Orakelspruch, orakeln.
Are there other ways to say "oracle" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "oracle": Orakel, Orakelspruch, orakeln.
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