Wache — meaning in English
German → English · translate English → German instead
English meaning
- guardian noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
- sentinel noun A person or animal that stands guard or keeps watch.
- sentry noun A soldier or guard posted to watch over an entrance or area.
- vigil noun A period of staying awake, often at night, to watch, pray, or keep guard.
- ward noun A section of a hospital where patients with similar needs are cared for.
- watch noun A small timepiece worn on the wrist or carried in a pocket.
Senses
Wache is used for these senses in English:
- guardian Someone who guards, watches over, or protects.
- sentinel A sentry, watch, or guard.
- sentry A guard, particularly on duty at the entrance to a military base.
- vigil An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.
- vigil A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.
- ward (Mormonism) A subdivision of the LDS Church, smaller than and part of a stake, but larger than a branch.
- ward A section or subdivision of a prison.
guardian — full definition
- noun Someone who protects or watches over a person or thing.
- noun A person legally responsible for the care of a child or someone unable to care for themselves.
sentinel — full definition
- noun A person or animal that stands guard or keeps watch.
- noun A sign that warns of a risk, such as an early symptom of a disease.