Vigil
01
en vaka, en övervakning
a period of watchfulness, often maintained to protect, monitor, or await something significant
Exempel
The soldiers kept a vigil through the night at the border.
Soldaterna höll vakt hela natten vid gränsen.
A vigil was maintained at the patient's bedside.
En vaka hölls vid patientens säng.
02
vaka, nattvaka
a spiritual observance involving staying awake, praying, or meditating, often held before a holy day or event
Exempel
They participated in the Easter vigil at midnight.
De deltog i påskvakan vid midnatt.
The monks held a vigil before the feast of Saint Benedict.
Vaka är en andlig iakttagelse som innebär att hålla sig vaken, be eller meditera, ofta hållen före en helig dag eller händelse.
03
en vaka, en tyst demonstration
a peaceful and stationary public demonstration held in support of a particular cause, typically marked by silence and the absence of speeches or active protest
Exempel
A vigil formed at the border, calling attention to the humanitarian crisis without confrontation.
Activists held a vigil in front of the embassy to protest the detention of journalists.
Aktivister höll en vaka framför ambassaden för att protestera mot journalisternas frihetsberövande.
