rite

raɪt
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Translation of rite into German

Noun

1.

religion

formal act in religious ceremonies
  • The priest performed the rite with great reverence.Der Priester führte das Ritual mit großer Ehrfurcht durch.
2.

tradition

traditional ceremony by a particular group
  • The rite of passage marked his transition to adulthood.Der Ritus des Übergangs markierte seinen Übergang ins Erwachsenenalter.
3.

cultural behavior

Rare
prescribed behavior in a culture
Rare
  • Shaking hands is a common rite in many cultures.Händeschütteln ist ein gängiges Ritual in vielen Kulturen.
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Expressions with rite: examples in English and translations in German

letzte Ölung
The priest performed the last rite for the dying man.
Übergangsritus
Initiationsritus
A bar mitzvah is a rite of passage for Jewish boys.
religiöser Brauch
religiöse Praxis
The religious rite of fasting is observed during certain holy months.
Trauerritual
A traditional funeral rite includes lighting candles.
Initiationsritus
He underwent a rite of initiation to join the fraternity.
Initiationsritual
Initiationsritus
The tribe held an initiation rite for new members.

Synonyms and analogies of rite in English

Examples of rite in a sentence

  • Each rite in the ceremony held deep significance.
  • The wedding rite was beautiful and solemn.
  • They performed an ancient rite to honor their ancestors.
  • The rite of passage was celebrated with a feast.
  • In some cultures, a rite involves elaborate ceremonies.

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

Noun
derRitusnm.

It would be best to choose another girl for the rite.

Es wäre besser, für den Ritus eine andere zu wählen.

dasRitualnn.

The ancient rite of laying on of hands symbolized passing divine authority.

Das alte Ritual der Handauflegung symbolisierte die Weitergabe göttlicher Vollmacht.

dieZeremonienf.

We made it a family rite and my nephew filmed it.

Wir machten daraus eine familiäre Zeremonie, welche mein Neffe filmte.

derBrauchnm.

It's a celtic rite and has nothing to do with being spooky.

Das ist nämlich ein keltischer Brauch und hat nichts mit spuken zu tun.

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Other translations for rite:

  • Liturgienf.
  • Weiheritusnm.
  • Messritusnm.

rite: Examples and translations in context

Only the first rite of baptism is considered real and sacred.

Nur der erste Ritus der Taufe gilt als echt und heilig.

Strict adherence to the rite seems to be the guarantor of truth.

Striktes Einhalten des Ritus scheint Garant der Wahrheit zu sein.

But not everybody has grown used to the new rite.

Aber nicht alle haben sich an den neuen Ritus gewöhnt.

Matrimony is a hallowed rite of virtually every religion and culture.

Die Ehe ist ein geheiligter Ritus in praktisch jeder Religion und Kultur.

Apparently prohibits the rite before this time but to sell.

Anscheinend verbietet der Ritus vor dieser Zeit aber zu verkaufen.

It is thought to have been a rite of purification.

Es wird angenommen, dass es ein Ritus der Reinigung sei.

Part of the rite is that each side tries to distract the other.

Ein Teil des Ritus ist, dass jede Seite die andere ablenkt.

The ancient rite included a supplication for prosperity and harmony among people.

Das alte Ritual beinhaltete ein Gebet für Wohlstand und Harmonie unter den Menschen.

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