heilig
holy
Meaning of heilig
mit Gott oder Religion verbunden
connected with God or religion
Pronunciation
heilig with English translation
heilig usage examples
Das ist ein heiliger Ort.
This is a holy place.
Für viele Menschen ist das Buch heilig.
For many people, the book is holy.
heilig synonyms
What's the difference between heilig, heiligmäßig, sakral, fromm, gottgefällig, and kirchlich
Bookish and somewhat old-fashioned; stresses a very pious, almost saintly way of living.
Formal word for things connected with religion, worship, or sacred spaces; more objective and technical than "heilig".
Means "pious" or "devout"; describes a person or behavior, not a holy object itself.
Religious term meaning "pleasing to God"; emphasizes moral conduct judged according to faith.
Advanced: broader words
Refers to the church as an institution, its services, rules, or events; does not mean "holy."
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Questions about this word
What does heilig mean?
connected with God or religion
How do you pronounce heilig?
heilig is pronounced [ˈhaɪ̯.lɪç].
How is heilig used in a sentence?
This is a holy place. Translation: Das ist ein heiliger Ort.
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