This is the 7826th most frequent German word.
heiligen
"Heiligen" means "to sanctify" or "to make holy."
Noun form of 'heiligen', referring to 'saints'.
Der 1. November ist ein Tag, um die Heiligen zu ehren.
November 1st is a day to honor the saints.
Verb form of 'heiligen', meaning 'to sanctify' or 'to honor'.
Man sollte sein Versprechen heiligen und halten.
One should sanctify and keep one's promise.
Adjective form ('heilig') describing something sacred or holy.