segnen
bless
Jemandem im Namen einer höheren Macht Gutes wünschen und Schutz zusprechen.
The German word "segnen" is a verb that means "to bless". It derives from the root "Segen," which translates to "blessing." The act of "segnen" typically refers to invoking divine favor or protection upon people, objects, or events, often in a religious context.
Similar words in German include "beten" (to pray) and "heiligen" (to sanctify).
The difference among these words lies in their connotations:
- Segnen focuses specifically on the act of blessing.
- Beten is about the act of prayer, which may or may not involve blessings.
- Heiligen involves making something holy or sanctifying it, often in a more significant and formal religious context.
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Examples
Der Priester segnet die Gläubigen.verb
The priest blesses the faithful.
Morgen segnet der Bischof die Kinder.verb
Tomorrow the bishop blesses the children.
Ein Priester segnet das frisch verheiratete Paar.verb
A priest blesses the newly married couple.
Mutter segnet ihre Kinder vor dem Schlafengehen.verb
Mother blesses her children before going to bed.
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