English–German

“consecrated” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gəˈvaɪ̯t/

Example

Die Kirche ist geweiht.

The church is consecrated.

Illustration for geweiht (consecrated)

How to say “consecrated” in German

“Consecrated” in German is geweiht.

A church, object, or place formally set apart by a religious rite for sacred use.

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

Example sentences with geweiht

Die Kapelle wurde als geweiht erklärt.

The chapel was declared consecrated.

Tips for using geweiht

  • Geweiht usually implies formal religious consecration, whereas gesegnet more often expresses being blessed without setting something apart for worship.

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