pray in German
pray in German is beten, bitten, erbitten — pray means to speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
pray in German
beten
(religion) To direct words, thoughts, or one's attention to a deity or any higher being, for the sake of adoration, thanks, petition for help, etc.
beten
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
bitten
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
erbitten
(obsolete) To ask earnestly for; to seek to obtain by supplication; to entreat for.
What does "pray" mean?
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verb To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
"She prayed quietly before the exam."
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verb To ask someone earnestly for something.
"He prayed the judge would show mercy."
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pray in a sentence
- She prayed quietly before the exam.
- They prayed for the safe return of the missing hikers.
- He prayed the judge would show mercy.
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What is "pray" in German?
"pray" in German is beten, bitten, erbitten. pray means: To speak to God or a higher power, whether to give thanks, ask for help, or express devotion.
How do you use "pray" in a sentence?
Example: "She prayed quietly before the exam." In German, "pray" is beten, bitten, erbitten.
Are there other ways to say "pray" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "pray": beten, bitten, erbitten.
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