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Weihen Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Weihen" is used as verb with the meaning of "to consecrate", "to dedicate" or "to ordain".
Essential properties of "weihen"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: weihen
- Simple past: weihte
- Participle: geweiht
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 "weihen" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To consecrate or dedicate"
- Definition: "To consecrate or dedicate something to a sacred or special purpose."
- Translation(s): to consecrate, to dedicate, to ordain, to hallow
- Synonym(s): einweihen, segnen
- Antonym(s): profanieren
- Related word(s): Weihe, geweiht
📝 Some usage examples:
- Der Priester wird die neue Kirche weihen.
- Wir weihen das Denkmal am Sonntag ein.
- Sie weihen das Haus mit einer Feier ein.
2.) "To initiate into a secret"
- Definition: "To initiate someone into a secret or special knowledge."
- Translation(s): to initiate, to let in on, to confide
- Synonym(s): einweihen, einführen
- Related word(s): Einweihung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er weihte mich in seinen Plan ein.
- Sie weihen ihn in das Geheimnis ein.
- Die Lehrer weihen die Schüler in die neuen Regeln ein.