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Venerable in German

Venerable in German is ehrwürdig, respektabel, geschätzt — Venerable means commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

Venerable in German

ehrwürdig
adj
ehrwürdig
adj
Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
respektabel
adj
Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
geschätzt
adj
Commanding respect because of age, dignity, character or position.
verehrenswert
adj
Worthy of reverence.
verehrungswürdig
adj
Worthy of reverence.
anachronistisch
adj
Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
archaisch
adj
Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
veraltet
adj
Ancient, antiquated or archaic.
geheiligt
adj
Made sacred especially by religious or historical association.
gütig
adj
Giving an impression of aged goodness and benevolence.

What does "Venerable" mean?

  1. adj Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.
    "The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years."
  2. adj A formal title of respect given in some religious traditions, such as an early stage of Catholic sainthood or an honorific for Anglican archdeacons.
    "The Vatican declared her Venerable, the first step toward possible sainthood."

Venerable in a sentence

  • The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years.
  • They visited the venerable old temple on the hill.
  • The Vatican declared her Venerable, the first step toward possible sainthood.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "Venerable" in German?

"Venerable" in German is ehrwürdig, respektabel, geschätzt. Venerable means: Commanding great respect because of age, wisdom, or long-standing achievement.

How do you use "Venerable" in a sentence?

Example: "The venerable professor had taught at the university for over forty years." In German, "Venerable" is ehrwürdig, respektabel, geschätzt.

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

Yes — German has 10 translations listed for "Venerable": ehrwürdig, respektabel, geschätzt, verehrenswert, verehrungswürdig, anachronistisch.

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