förbön — meaning in English
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English meaning
- intercession noun Stepping in to help settle a disagreement between two sides.
- prayer noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
Senses
förbön is used for these senses in English:
- intercession A prayer to God on behalf of another person; especially, such a prayer offered by a heavenly saint on behalf of a mere mortal who has prayed to the saint for such help.
- prayer A meeting held for the express purpose of praying.
intercession — full definition
- noun Stepping in to help settle a disagreement between two sides.
- noun (religion) A prayer said to God asking for help on someone else's behalf.
prayer — full definition
- noun Words or thoughts directed to a god or higher power, as thanks, request, or worship.
- noun A hoped-for outcome that seems very unlikely; a faint chance.
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