Saint
Pronunciation
/seɪnt/
British pronunciation
/seɪnt/
St.
S.

Definition und Bedeutung von „Saint“ im Englischen

01

Heiliger, Heilige

someone who, after their death, is officially recognized by the Christian Church as a very holy person
example
Beispiele
Saint Francis of Assisi is known for his love of animals and nature.
Heiliger Franz von Assisi ist für seine Liebe zu Tieren und der Natur bekannt.
The church held a special ceremony to honor the feast day of Saint Teresa.
Die Kirche hielt eine besondere Zeremonie ab, um den Festtag der Heiligen Teresa zu ehren.
saint
saint
seɪnt
seint
British pronunciation
/sˈe‌ɪnt/
01

a person regarded as the finest example or embodiment of a particular quality

example
Beispiele
She 's a saint when it comes to patience with children.
They called him a saint for his generosity and restraint.
02

a person known for extraordinary moral or spiritual purity

example
Beispiele
The villagers believed their priest was a living saint.
He was revered as a saint for his compassion and humility.
to saint
01

to regard or treat as holy or sacred

example
Beispiele
They sainted the old tree where the miracle was said to have occurred.
Some fans sainted the singer after his untimely death.
02

to formally declare a deceased person to be a saint

example
Beispiele
The Church sainted her after years of investigation.
He was sainted for his lifelong service to the poor.
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