heilig/ˈhaɪ̯lɪç/holy; sacred; saintly
heilig is a German adjective that means holy, sacred, or saintly. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lɪç/. Its comparative and superlative forms are "heiliger" and "heiligsten".
Definitions
1.regarded as holy or sacred, associated with divinity or religion(religion)
a.consecrated, connected to a god or the divine
Der Kölner Dom ist eine heilige Stätte für viele Christen.—Cologne Cathedral is a holy place for many Christians.
2.worthy of deep respect; untouchable, inviolable(figurative)
a.worthy of the highest respect, not to be violated
Für meinen Vater ist die Familie heilig.—For my father, family is sacred.
3.saintly, exceptionally virtuous(person, elevated moral)
a.acting in a way that is exceptionally moral or virtuous
Sie lebt ein geradezu heiliges Leben.—She leads an almost saintly life.
Adjective Forms
| Positive | heilig |
|---|---|
| Comparative | heiliger |
| Superlative | heiligsten |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heilig" mean in English?
- "heilig" means holy, sacred, or saintly. It is a German adjective.
- How do you pronounce "heilig"?
- "heilig" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lɪç/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What are the comparative and superlative of "heilig"?
- The comparative of "heilig" is "heiliger" and the superlative is "heiligsten".
- What part of speech is "heilig"?
- "heilig" is a adjective in German.
