devotion

dɪˈvoʊʃən
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Translation of devotion from English into Dutch

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Noun

1.

emotion

strong love or loyalty for someone or something
  • Her devotion to her family is admirable.Haar toewijding aan haar familie is bewonderenswaardig.
2.

strong focus

commitment to a particular activity or cause
  • Her devotion to her work is unmatched.Haar toewijding aan haar werk is ongeëvenaard.
3.

religion

religious worship or strong religious feeling
  • He showed great devotion during the ceremony.Hij toonde grote devotie tijdens de ceremonie.
4.

faith

prayer or religious observance
devotie fgodsdienstoefening
  • They recited their morning devotions together.Ze spraken samen hun ochtenddevoties uit.
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Expressions with devotion: examples in English and translations in Dutch

plichtsbesef
plichtsbetrachting
The firefighter's devotion to duty earned him a community bravery award.

Synonyms and analogies of devotion in English

Examples of devotion in a sentence

  • The dog's devotion to its owner was touching.
  • His devotion to charity work is inspiring.
  • Devotion to family is her top priority.
  • Her devotion to the church was unwavering.
  • Daily devotion is a key part of his life.
  • She began each day with a quiet devotion.

Translations of "devotion" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
toewijdingnf.

Many came to the vigil to show their respect and devotion.

Velen kwamen naar de wake om hun respect en toewijding te tonen.

devotienf.

Devout followers make a pilgrimage to the shrine with great devotion.

Toegewijde gelovigen gaan met grote devotie op bedevaart naar het heiligdom.

overgavenf.

They delineate an evening full of climaxes with devotion and passion.

Met overgave en passie zetten zij een avond vol hoogtepunten neer.

inzetnm.

We are extremely grateful to both for their devotion and contributions.

Wij zijn beiden zeer erkentelijk voor hun inzet en bijdragen.

vereringnf.

The book criticizes society's tendency toward idol worship and blind devotion.

Het boek bekritiseert de neiging van de samenleving tot afgoderij en blinde verering.

godsvruchtnf.

Many have lost devotion whilst they sought to search into deeper things.

Velen hebben de godsvrucht verloren, terwijl zij al te diepe vraagstukken wilden doorgronden.

loyaliteitnf.

A cat can be fondled, but do not count on her devotion.

Een kat kan lekker liggen, maar reken er niet op haar loyaliteit.

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Other translations for devotion:

  • trouwnf.
  • aanbiddingnf.
  • vroomheidnf.
  • gehechtheidnf.

devotion: Examples and translations in context

At the temple, visitors bow down to express their devotion.

In de tempel buigen bezoekers om hun toewijding te uiten.

Her art was inspired by themes of praise and devotion.

Haar kunst was doordrongen van thema's van lof en toewijding.

The abbot wore a simple robe symbolizing humility and devotion.

De abt droeg een eenvoudige pij als teken van nederigheid en toewijding.

Chanting in unison, they created a powerful atmosphere of devotion.

Door in koor te zingen, schiepen ze een krachtige sfeer van toewijding.

He chose to break his vows after many years of devotion.

Na vele jaren van toewijding besloot hij zijn geloften te verbreken.

The religious ceremony requires specific garments that symbolize purity and devotion.

Voor de religieuze ceremonie zijn speciale gewaden nodig die zuiverheid en toewijding uitdrukken.

During the religious festival, many people fast as part of their devotion.

Tijdens het religieuze feest vasten veel mensen als uiting van hun toewijding.

A religious offering often symbolizes devotion and faith in many religions.

In veel religies staat een religieuze offergave vaak symbool voor toewijding en geloof.

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