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Segen

blessing

noun ZEH-guhn Rare
People & Society Religion

Origin: from Latin signare

Also means

benefit

Usage Note

Segen is a blessing, both the priestly act (den Segen erteilen) and a figurative boon: ein Segen für die Region. Opposite is Fluch (curse). The verb segnen means to bless; gesegnet is a warm adjective, as in gesegnete Weihnachten.

Examples

"Die Eltern gaben dem Brautpaar ihren Segen."

Natural Translation

The parents gave the bridal couple their blessing.

Literal Translation

The parents gave the bridal-couple their blessing.

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