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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
noun
Pronounced: agrypnia
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
επαγρύπνηση
noun
Pronounced: epagrypnisi
A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
ολονυκτία
noun
Pronounced: olonyktia
The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

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 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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