ordain in German
ordain in German is festlegen, weihen — ordain means to decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
ordain in German
festlegen
To prearrange unalterably.
weihen
(religion) To admit into the ministry, for example as a priest, bishop, minister or Buddhist monk, or to authorize as a rabbi.
What does "ordain" mean?
- verb To decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
- verb To officially make someone a priest, minister or other religious leader.
- verb To decide someone's fate in advance, especially by a higher power.
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What is "ordain" in German?
"ordain" in German is festlegen, weihen. ordain means: To decide or fix something in advance so that it cannot be changed.
Are there other ways to say "ordain" in German?
Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "ordain": festlegen, weihen.
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