English–German

“saint” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈhaɪ̯lɪgə/

Example

In dieser Stadt werden jedes Jahr viele Heilige geehrt.

Every year, many saints are honored in this city.

Illustration for Heilige (saint)

How to say “saint” in German

“Saint” in German is Heilige.

A revered holy person whose life is honored as an example within a faith tradition.

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

Example sentences with Heilige

Du bist keine Heilige, aber du hilfst gern.

You are no saint, but you like to help.

Tips for using Heilige

  • The masculine counterpart is der Heilige, whereas die Heilige specifically denotes a female saint.

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