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shrine

/ʃɹaɪ̯n/

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noun

Schrein, Heiligtum

A holy or sacred place dedicated to a specific deity, ancestor, hero, martyr, saint, or similar figure of awe and respect, at which said figure is venerated or worshipped.

Examples :

"The family visited the shrine dedicated to their deceased grandfather. "

Die Familie besuchte den Schrein, der ihrem verstorbenen Großvater gewidmet war.

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noun

Schrein, Reliquienschrein

A case, box, or receptacle, especially one in which are deposited sacred relics, as the bones of a saint.

Examples :

"The small shrine in the church held what were believed to be fragments of a saint's bones. "

Der kleine Schrein in der Kirche enthielt Fragmente, von denen man glaubte, dass sie von den Knochen eines Heiligen stammten.

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noun

Schrein, Heiligtum

A place or object hallowed from its history or associations.

Examples :

"a shrine of art"

ein Schrein der Kunst

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verb

Verehren, als heilig betrachten

To enshrine; to place reverently, as if in a shrine.

Examples :

"The museum decided to shrine the famous athlete's jersey, placing it in a glass case with special lighting. "

Das Museum beschloss, das Trikot des berühmten Athleten zu verehren und es in einer Glasvitrine mit Spezialbeleuchtung auszustellen.

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