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supplication in German

supplication in German is Bitte, Bitten, Flehen — supplication means the act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.

supplication in German

Bitte
noun
An act of supplicating; a humble request.
Bitten
noun
An act of supplicating; a humble request.
Flehen
noun
An act of supplicating; a humble request.
Bittgebet
noun
A prayer or entreaty to a god.
Flehen
noun
A prayer or entreaty to a god.
Gebet
noun
A prayer or entreaty to a god.

What does "supplication" mean?

  1. noun The act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.
    "The psalm is a supplication for mercy."
  2. noun A humble, sometimes abject request made to a person in authority.
    "Her letters to the governor read less like arguments than supplications."
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supplication in a sentence

  • The psalm is a supplication for mercy.
  • He knelt in supplication before the altar.
  • Her letters to the governor read less like arguments than supplications.

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What is "supplication" in German?
"supplication" in German is Bitte, Bitten, Flehen. supplication means: The act of asking for something humbly and earnestly, especially in prayer to God; a request made in this way.
How do you use "supplication" in a sentence?
Example: "The psalm is a supplication for mercy." In German, "supplication" is Bitte, Bitten, Flehen.
Are there other ways to say "supplication" in German?
Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "supplication": Bitte, Bitten, Flehen, Bittgebet, Gebet.
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