verb🔗ShareSalben, einölenTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil."The mechanic anointed the rusty bolt with oil to loosen it. "Der Mechaniker salbte die verrostete Schraube mit Öl, um sie zu lösen.ritualreligionroyaltheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalben, weihenTo apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration."The priest anointed the baby's forehead with oil during the baptism ceremony. "Der Priester salbte die Stirn des Babys während der Taufe mit Öl.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareErnennen, einsetzenTo choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor."The manager anointed Sarah as his successor before he retired. "Der Manager ernannte Sarah zu seiner Nachfolgerin, bevor er in den Ruhestand ging.politicsgovernmentreligionroyalstatepositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalben, krönenTo mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony."During the coronation ceremony, the archbishop anointed Charles as the new King of England. "Während der Krönungszeremonie salbte der Erzbischof Karl als neuen König von England.royalreligiongovernmentritualhistorystateChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareGesalbterA person who has been anointed, especially for religious reasons"The anointed was chosen by the tribal elders to lead the community through the difficult times ahead. "Der Gesalbte wurde von den Stammesältesten ausgewählt, um die Gemeinschaft durch die schwierigen Zeiten zu führen.religiontheologypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareGesalbtHaving undergone the process of anointing."The newly anointed queen waved to the cheering crowd. "Die neu gesalbte Königin winkte der jubelnden Menge zu.religionroyalritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareAbsolut, gründlich, hervorragendUtter; thorough; eminent."The movie critic declared the young actress an anointed star after her breathtaking debut performance. "Der Filmkritiker erklärte die junge Schauspielerin nach ihrem atemberaubenden Debüt zu einem hervorragenden Star.religionroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
