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No. 7,826 in German

heiligen

"Heiligen" means "to sanctify" or "to make holy."

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  • Der 1. November ist ein Tag, um die Heiligen zu ehren.

    November 1st is a day to honor the saints.

    Noun form of 'heiligen', referring to 'saints'.

  • Man sollte sein Versprechen heiligen und halten.

    One should sanctify and keep one's promise.

    Verb form of 'heiligen', meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to honor'.

  • Die Erfahrung in den Bergen hatte etwas Heiliges.

    The experience in the mountains had something sacred.

    Adjective form ('heilig') describing something sacred or holy.

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