No. 1,903 in Dutch
saint
The Dutch word "saint" means "saint" or "holy person" in English.
In a sentence
De heilige was geliefd om zijn goede daden.
The saint was loved for his good deeds.
In this sentence, 'heilige' refers to a revered figure known for virtuous acts, defined religiously as a saint.
Hij is de patroonheilige van de stad.
He is the patron saint of the city.
Here, 'patroonheilige' denotes a specific role of a saint who serves as a protecting or guiding figure for a location or group.
De term 'heilige' wordt soms metaforisch gebruikt.
The term 'saint' is sometimes used metaphorically.
In this instance, 'heilige' is utilized metaphorically to describe someone who exhibits saintlike qualities or virtues in non-religious contexts.
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