Heiligen Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Heiligen" is mainly used as verb meaning "to consecrate", "to sanctify" or "to hallow". It is also used as adjective.

Essential properties of "heiligen"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

Infinitive: heiligen
Simple past: heiligte
Participle: geheiligt

See full conjugation of heiligen

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "heiligen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To consecrate or sanctify"

"Heiligen", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

Definition: "To consecrate or sanctify something or someone."
Translation(s): to consecrate, to sanctify, to hallow
Synonym(s): weihen, segnen
Antonym(s): entweihen, profanieren
Related word(s): Heiligkeit, Heiliger

📝 Some usage examples:

Wir heiligen diesen Ort für die Zeremonie.We consecrate this place for the ceremony.
Die Priester heiligen das Wasser.The priests consecrate the water.
Man muss den Feiertag heiligen.One must hallow the holiday.

2.) "Sacred or venerable"

"Heiligen", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.

Definition: "Something sacred or worthy of veneration."
Translation(s): holy, sacred, hallowed
Synonym(s): ehrwürdig, geweiht
Antonym(s): profan, weltlich
Related word(s): Heiligkeit, Heiliger

📝 Some usage examples:

Das ist ein heiliger Ort.That is a holy place.
Sie hat ein heiliges Versprechen abgelegt.She made a sacred promise.
Der heilige Gral ist ein Mythos.The Holy Grail is a myth.

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