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vigil in German

vigil in German is Nachtwache, Wache, Vigil — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

vigil in German

Nachtwache
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
Wache
noun
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
Wache
noun
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
Nachtwache
noun
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
Vigil
noun
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
Mahnwache
noun
A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

What does "vigil" mean?

  1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
    "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night."
  2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
    "Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims."
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vigil in a sentence

  • Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
  • Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims.

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What is "vigil" in German?

"vigil" in German is Nachtwache, Wache, Vigil. vigil means: A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

How do you use "vigil" in a sentence?

Example: "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night." In German, "vigil" is Nachtwache, Wache, Vigil.

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

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "vigil": Nachtwache, Wache, Vigil, Mahnwache.

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