geweihte
Translation
consecrated, hallowed, sacred, dedicated
Examples
Das ist geweihte Erde.
This is hallowed ground.
Die geweihte Kerze brennt hell.
The consecrated candle is burning brightly.
Grammar Patterns
((Adjective)) + ((Noun)) used as an adjective before a noun Das ist geweihte Erde.
Similar Words
Synonyms: heilig (holy), sakral (sacral); Antonym: profan (profane)
Etymology
Past participle of the verb 'weihen' (to consecrate, to hallow).
Memory Tips
Connect it to 'Weihwasser' (holy water). Anything touched by it becomes 'geweiht'.