Zoeken
to bless
01
zegenen, zeggen
to ask for divine favor or protection for a certain thing or person
Transitive: to bless sb
Example
The priest will bless the newlyweds in the church ceremony.
I bless you with good health and happiness.
May God bless and watch over your family.
02
zichzelf kruisigen, het kruisbeeld maken
to perform the Christian gesture of making the sign of the cross
Transitive: to bless sb | to bless oneself
03
zegenen, toekennen
to bestow or grant someone a special gift, quality, or attribute
Transitive: to bless sb with sth
04
zegenen, heiligen
to make something sacred or holy through a religious ceremony, prayer, or declaration
Transitive: to bless sth
Voorbeeld
The priest will bless the newlyweds in the church ceremony.
I bless you with good health and happiness.
May God bless and watch over your family.
Before the journey, the travelers gathered to be blessed for a safe trip.
As the storm approached, the villagers prayed for their homes to be blessed and spared.
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