English–German
“bless” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈzeːgnən/
Example
Die Mutter segnet ihr Kind vor dem Schlafen.
The mother blesses her child before bed.
How to say “bless” in German
“Bless” in German is segnen.
A blessing gesture or formula places a person under favor, while the same act toward a plan gives it an official green light.
Example sentences with segnen
Das Parlament segnet die Änderung.
Parliament approves the amendment.
Tips for using segnen
- The separable verb absegnen commonly means to approve or authorize something, as in Der Chef segnet den Plan ab, and is less formal than genehmigen.