VERB
heiligen/ˈhaɪ̯lɪɡn̩/to consecrate; to sanctify; to make holy
heiligen is a German verb that means to consecrate, to sanctify, or to make holy. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lɪɡn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "heiligte" and the past participle is "geheiligt".
Definitions
1.to consecrate or make something holy, especially in a religious sense(religion)
a.to declare or treat someone or something as holy
Die Kirche will das neue Gotteshaus am Sonntag heiligen.—The church wants to consecrate the new house of worship on Sunday.
b.to sanctify a person, often referring to canonization of saints
Der Papst wird am Wochenende zwei Märtyrer heiligen.—The Pope will canonize two martyrs this weekend.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | heiligen |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | heilige |
| Present (du) | heiligst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | heiligt |
| Preterite (ich) | heiligte |
| Participle II | geheiligt |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | heiligte |
| Imperative (singular) | heilig |
| Imperative (plural) | heiligt |
| Auxiliary | haben |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "heiligen" mean in English?
- "heiligen" means to consecrate, to sanctify, or to make holy. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "heiligen"?
- "heiligen" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lɪɡn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "heiligen"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "heiligen" is "geheiligt", used with the auxiliary "haben".
- What is the simple past of "heiligen"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "heiligen" becomes "heiligte" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "heiligen"?
- "heiligen" is a verb in German.
