vigil in Greek
vigil in Greek is αγρυπνία, επαγρύπνηση, ολονυκτία — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
vigil in Greek
αγρυπνία
Pronounced: agrypnia
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
επαγρύπνηση
Pronounced: epagrypnisi
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
ολονυκτία
Pronounced: olonyktia
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.
What does "vigil" mean?
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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."
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noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.
"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."
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vigil in a sentence
- Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night.
- A vigil was held for Ms. Cheptegei on Wednesday night, Ms. Indimuli said, with many women praying that she would survive.
- The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held.
- Hundreds attended the candlelight vigil for the victims.
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What is "vigil" in Greek?
"vigil" in Greek is αγρυπνία, επαγρύπνηση, ολονυκτία. vigil means: A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
How do you pronounce αγρυπνία?
"vigil" in Greek is αγρυπνία, pronounced "agrypnia".
How do you use "vigil" in a sentence?
Example: "Family members held a vigil at the hospital bedside all night." In Greek, "vigil" is αγρυπνία, επαγρύπνηση, ολονυκτία.
Are there other ways to say "vigil" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "vigil": αγρυπνία, επαγρύπνηση, ολονυκτία.
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