segnen
Translation
to bless
Examples
Der Priester segnet das Paar.
The priest blesses the couple.
Gott segne dich.
God bless you.
Sie war mit viel Geduld gesegnet.
She was blessed with a lot of patience.
Grammar Patterns
((j-n/et4)) to bless (sb./sth.) The priest blesses the couple.
to be blessed ((with sth.)) Sie war mit viel Geduld gesegnet.
Similar Words
Synonyms: to consecrate; Antonyms: to curse
Etymology
From Old High German 'seganōn', from Latin 'signare' (to make a sign, specifically the sign of the cross).
Memory Tips
Connect 'segnen' to the Latin 'signare' (to make a sign). Imagine a priest making the sign of the cross to bless someone.