weihen

consecrate

verb VY-en Less Common

Also means

dedicate

Usage Note

weihen is a religious or solemn verb meaning to consecrate or dedicate, as with a church or a candle. The related einweihen means 'to inaugurate' a building or 'to let someone in on' a secret; Weihnachten ('Christmas') shares this root.

Examples

"Der Bischof weiht die neue Kirche."

Natural Translation

The bishop consecrates the new church.

Literal Translation

The bishop consecrates the new church.

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