English–German

“blessed” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzeːlɪç/

Example

Nach der Taufe war er seliger als zuvor.

After being baptized, he was more blessed than before.

Illustration for selig (blessed)

How to say “blessed” in German

“Blessed” in German is selig.

A quiet smile follows a blessing or a moment of profound good fortune.

Full entry for selig: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with selig

Sie saß am Fenster und betrachtete die Wolken mit seligem Blick.

She sat by the window and watched the clouds with a blissful expression.

Tips for using selig

  • In the example, seliger is the regular comparative form of selig, so seliger als zuvor means a greater degree than before.

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