die Weihe
C1sanctification / consecration = the act of making / declaring something sacred
- English meaning
- sanctification / consecration = the act of making / declaring something sacred
- Gender
- die — feminine
- Plural
- die Weihen
- CEFR level
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Weihe in a sentence
Die Weihe der Kirche fand feierlich statt.
The consecration of the church took place ceremonially.
Declension of die Weihe
| Case | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | die Weihe | die Weihen |
| Accusative | die Weihe | die Weihen |
| Dative | der Weihe | den Weihen |
| Genitive | der Weihe | der Weihen |
Where Weihe comes from
wie das Verb „weihen“ von althochdeutsch: wîh = heilig (verwandt mit weich)
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Questions about Weihe
Is it der, die or das Weihe?
It is die Weihe — Weihe is feminine. In the plural it becomes die Weihen.
What is the plural of Weihe?
The plural of die Weihe is die Weihen.
What is the genitive of Weihe?
The genitive singular is der Weihe. The dative plural is den Weihen.
What does Weihe mean in English?
die Weihe means "sanctification / consecration = the act of making / declaring something sacred". For example: "Die Weihe der Kirche fand feierlich statt." — "The consecration of the church took place ceremonially."
What level is Weihe in German?
Weihe is a C1 word — c1 — advanced. It belongs to the religion & belief vocabulary.
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