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anointing

/əˈnɔɪntɪŋ/

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verb

Salben, einölen

To smear or rub over with oil or an unctuous substance; also, to spread over, as oil.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Salben, ölen

To apply oil to or to pour oil upon, etc., as a sacred rite, especially for consecration.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Ernennen, einsetzen

To choose or nominate somebody for a leading or otherwise important position, especially formally or officially, or as an intended successor.

Examples :

"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.

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verb

Salben, krönen

To mark somebody as an official ruler, especially a king or queen, as a part of a religious ceremony.

Examples :

"The priest is anointing the new king with oil during the coronation ceremony. "

Der Priester salbt den neuen König während der Krönungszeremonie mit Öl.

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noun

Salbung

Anointment

Examples :

"the anointings of Jesus"

die Salbungen Jesu

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