Opfern Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Opfern" is used as verb with the meaning of "to sacrifice", "to give up" or "to offer".

Essential properties of "opfern"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

Infinitive: opfern
Simple past: opferte
Participle: geopfert

regulartransitive

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 "opfern" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To give up something valuable for a purpose"

Definition: "To give up something valuable for a purpose or cause."
Translation(s): to sacrifice, to give up
Synonym(s): hingeben, aufopfern
Antonym(s): bewahren, behalten
Related word(s): Opfer, Opfergabe

📝 Some usage examples:

Er musste viel Zeit opfern, um das Projekt abzuschließen.He had to sacrifice a lot of time to complete the project.
Sie opfern ihre Freizeit für wohltätige Zwecke.They sacrifice their free time for charitable causes.
Er opferte sein Leben für seine Überzeugungen.He sacrificed his life for his beliefs.

2.) "To offer something to a deity in a ritual"

Definition: "To offer something to a deity in a religious ritual."
Translation(s): to offer, to sacrifice
Synonym(s): darbringen, weihen
Antonym(s): verweigern, zurückhalten
Related word(s): Opfer, Opferaltar

📝 Some usage examples:

Die Priester opfern ein Lamm auf dem Altar.The priests sacrifice a lamb on the altar.
In alten Zeiten opferten die Menschen Tiere den Göttern.In ancient times, people sacrificed animals to the gods.
Er opferte Weihrauch als Zeichen der Verehrung.He offered incense as a sign of worship.

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