vigil in Irish
vigil in Irish is cathais, bigil — vigil means a period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
vigil in Irish
cathais
An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
bigil
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.
"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 Irish?
"vigil" in Irish is cathais, bigil. 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 Irish, "vigil" is cathais, bigil.
Are there other ways to say "vigil" in Irish?
Yes — Irish has 2 translations listed for "vigil": cathais, bigil.
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