Heiliger/ˈhaɪ̯lɪɡɐ/saint; holy person
Heiliger is a German noun that means saint or holy person. It is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lɪɡɐ/. As a noun it takes the article "der".
Definitions
1.person canonized as a saint in Christianity(religion)
a.male person officially recognized as a saint
Franz von Assisi ist ein bekannter Heiliger der katholischen Kirche.—Francis of Assisi is a well-known saint of the Catholic Church.
b.female person officially recognized as a saint (commonly 'Heilige')
Die Heilige Theresa wird überall auf der Welt verehrt.—Saint Theresa is venerated all over the world.
2.very virtuous or good person (not literal saint)(figurative)
a.person famous for good deeds or exemplary character
Meine Großmutter war ein richtiger Heiliger, immer hilfsbereit und geduldig.—My grandmother was a real saint, always helpful and patient.
Declension
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Frequently asked questions
- What does "Heiliger" mean in English?
- "Heiliger" means saint or holy person. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Heiliger"?
- "Heiliger" is pronounced /ˈhaɪ̯lɪɡɐ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Heiliger" der, die, or das?
- "Heiliger" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What part of speech is "Heiliger"?
- "Heiliger" is a noun in German.
