No. 15,580 in German
weiht
"Weiht" means "consecrates" or "dedicates" in English.
In a sentence
Der Priester weiht die Kirche.
The priest consecrates the church.
Here, 'weiht' is used to mean 'consecrates' or 'dedicates' in a religious or ceremonial sense.
Sie weiht ihren Freund in das Geheimnis ein.
She reveals the secret to her friend.
In this case, 'weiht' is part of the separable verb 'einweihen,' meaning to reveal or initiate into a secret.
Jedes Jahr weiht die Stadt den Park mit einer Feier ein.
Each year, the city inaugurates the park with a celebration.
Here, 'weiht' refers to inaugurating or formally opening a public area or structure.
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