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shrine in German

shrine in German is Heiligtum, Bildstock, Grabkirche — shrine means a place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

shrine in German

Heiligtum
noun
Bildstock
noun
Grabkirche
noun
Heiligenkapelle
noun
Wegekreuz
noun
Schrein
noun
A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.

What does "shrine" mean?

  1. noun A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.
    "Pilgrims travel for miles to visit the mountain shrine."
  2. noun A collection of items honoring someone or something, arranged with reverence.
    "Fans built a small shrine of flowers and photos outside the singer's old house."
  3. verb To enshrine; to treat with reverence, as if placing in a shrine.
    "Her achievements are shrined in the museum's permanent collection."

shrine in a sentence

  • Pilgrims travel for miles to visit the mountain shrine.
  • Fans built a small shrine of flowers and photos outside the singer's old house.
  • Her achievements are shrined in the museum's permanent collection.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shrine" in German?

"shrine" in German is Heiligtum, Bildstock, Grabkirche. shrine means: A place considered sacred and dedicated to a deity, saint, or revered figure.

How do you use "shrine" in a sentence?

Example: "Pilgrims travel for miles to visit the mountain shrine." In German, "shrine" is Heiligtum, Bildstock, Grabkirche.

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

Yes — German has 6 translations listed for "shrine": Heiligtum, Bildstock, Grabkirche, Heiligenkapelle, Wegekreuz, Schrein.

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