Segen — meaning in English

English meaning

• blessing noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
• boon noun Something helpful or beneficial; a welcome advantage.
• lifesaver noun Someone or something that saves a person's life, especially by rescue.

Senses

Segen is used for these senses in English:

• benison (chiefly, literary) A blessing; benediction.
• blessing A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
• blessing The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
• blessing Something someone is glad of.
• boon (archaic) That which is asked or granted as a benefit or favor; a gift or benefaction.
• lifesaver (figurative) Someone or something that is very useful or helpful.

blessing — full definition

1. noun A prayer or ritual act asking for divine favour or protection.
2. noun Something that brings unexpected good fortune.
3. noun Formal approval or support for a plan or decision.

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