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christen in Swedish

christen in Swedish is döpa — christen means to baptise someone, especially a baby, and give them a name in a Christian ceremony.

christen in Swedish

döpa
verb

What does "christen" mean?

  1. verb To baptise someone, especially a baby, and give them a name in a Christian ceremony.
    "They christened their daughter at the local church."
  2. verb To name something or use it for the first time.
    "The order to rename the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk – christened four years ago – is unusual but is in line with the White House mandate to reverse a number of military initiatives by Democratic presidents."
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christen in a sentence

  • They christened their daughter at the local church.
  • The order to rename the oiler ship USNS Harvey Milk – christened four years ago – is unusual but is in line with the White House mandate to reverse a number of military initiatives by Democratic presidents.
  • The mayor christened the new bridge with a bottle of champagne.

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What is "christen" in Swedish?
"christen" in Swedish is döpa. christen means: To baptise someone, especially a baby, and give them a name in a Christian ceremony.
How do you use "christen" in a sentence?
Example: "They christened their daughter at the local church." In Swedish, "christen" is döpa.
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