Weihwasser

holy water

noun VYE-vas-er Rare

Usage Note

Weihwasser is water blessed by a priest, used in Catholic ritual for blessing, purification, and at church entrances. Believers dip their fingers on entering: das Weihwasserbecken am Eingang, sich mit Weihwasser bekreuzigen.

Examples

"Am Eingang der Kirche bekreuzigten sich die Gläubigen mit Weihwasser."

Natural Translation

At the entrance of the church the faithful crossed themselves with holy water.

Literal Translation

At the entrance of the church crossed themselves the believers with holy water.

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