verb🔗ShareSalben, einölenTo smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil."The baker was anointing the loaf of bread with melted butter before placing it in the oven. "Der Bäcker bestrich den Brotlaib mit geschmolzener Butter, bevor er ihn in den Ofen schob.religionritualtheologyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareSalben, ölenTo apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration."The priest is anointing the new church altar with holy oil during the dedication ceremony. "Der Priester salbt den neuen Kirchenaltar während der Einweihungszeremonie mit heiligem 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 CEO is anointing his daughter as his successor to lead the company. "Der CEO ernennt seine Tochter zu seiner Nachfolgerin, um das Unternehmen zu führen.politicsreligionroyalpositiongovernmentorganizationjobChat 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."The priest is anointing the new king with oil during the coronation ceremony. "Der Priester salbt den neuen König während der Krönungszeremonie mit Öl.religionritualroyalgovernmenthistorytraditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSalbungAnointment"the anointings of Jesus"die Salbungen JesureligionritualChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
