libation

laɪˈbeɪʃən
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Translation of libation into German

Noun

1.

beverage

alcoholic drink consumed socially or humorously
  • They enjoyed a libation at the party.Sie genossen ein Getränk auf der Party.
2.

ritual act

TECH.
act of pouring liquid in religious rituals
TECH.
Trankopfer Opfergabe f
  • The priest performed a libation during the ceremony.Der Priester führte während der Zeremonie ein Trankopfer durch.
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Synonyms and analogies of libation in English

Examples of libation in a sentence

  • A libation was shared among friends at the reunion.
  • A libation was offered to the gods.
  • He poured a libation on the altar.

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

Noun
dasTrankopfernn.

He poured a libation of honey mead at the shrine after the victory.

Er goss ein Trankopfer aus Honigwein beim Schrein nach dem Sieg.

dieLibationnf.

Some people only have a week of continuous libation.

Manche Leute haben nur eine Woche ununterbrochene Libation.

dasGetränknn.

Enjoy a refreshing libation from the mini-bar.

Gönnen Sie sich ein erfrischendes Getränk aus der Minibar.

derDrinknm.

This libation incorporates ingredients found throughout the region.

Dieser Drink kombiniert Zutaten aus der ganzen Region.

dasTrinkgelagenn.

The mystic idea of libation could be misunderstood by simple people.

Der mystische Gedanke an Trinkgelage könnte von einfachen Menschen missverstanden werden.

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Other translations for libation:

  • Trunknm.
  • Schlucknm.

libation: Examples and translations in context

He understood that the libation was a way to connect with the divine.

Er verstand, dass das Trankopfer eine Verbindung zum Göttlichen herstellte.

Each year, they would pour a libation to remember those who had passed.

Jedes Jahr gossen sie ein Trankopfer, um der Verstorbenen zu gedenken.

During the festival, participants offered a libation to honor their ancestors.

Während des Festes brachten die Teilnehmer ein Trankopfer dar, um ihre Vorfahren zu ehren.

As the sun set, a libation was offered to invite good fortune.

Beim Sonnenuntergang wurde ein Trankopfer dargebracht, um das Glück einzuladen.

The community gathered to share a libation, symbolizing unity and gratitude.

Die Gemeinde versammelte sich, um ein Trankopfer zu teilen, das Einheit und Dankbarkeit symbolisiert.

She raised her glass in a libation to celebrate the harvest and give thanks.

Sie erhob ihr Glas, um mit einem Trankopfer die Ernte zu feiern und Dank auszusprechen.

She learned about the significance of libation in her cultural studies class.

Sie lernte im Kulturwissenschaftsunterricht die Bedeutung des Trankopfers kennen.

We pour libation for our ancestral fathers.

Wir gießen das Trankopfer für unsere Ahnenväter.

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