Nachtwache — meaning in English

English meaning

• vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.

Senses

Nachtwache is used for these senses in English:

• vigil An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
• vigil The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

vigil — full definition

1. noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
2. noun A quiet public gathering held to show support for a cause or to mourn someone.

Related German words