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thrones

/θroʊnz/

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noun

Thron, Königsthron

An impressive seat used by a monarch, often on a raised dais in a throne room and reserved for formal occasions.

Examples :

"He approached the throne reverently."

Er näherte sich ehrfürchtig dem Thron.

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noun

Herrschaft, Thron

Leadership, particularly the position of a monarch.

Examples :

"The new student council members were eager to claim their thrones of leadership. "

Die neuen Mitglieder des Studentenrats waren begierig darauf, ihre Herrschaft zu übernehmen.

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noun

Bischofssitz, Thron

The seat of a bishop in the cathedral-church of his diocese; also, the seat of a pope.

Examples :

"During the cathedral service, the bishop sat on one of the ornate thrones near the altar. "

Während des Kathedralgottesdienstes saß der Bischof auf einem der kunstvollen Throne in der Nähe des Altars.

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noun

Throne, Herrschersitze

Other seats, particularly:

Examples :

"The principal had special chairs for the award ceremony, but they were just high-backed seats; they weren't actual thrones. "

Der Schulleiter hatte besondere Stühle für die Preisverleihung, aber es waren nur Stühle mit hoher Rückenlehne; es waren keine eigentlichen Throne.

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noun

Throne

A member of an order of angels ranked above dominions and below cherubim.

Examples :

"According to some religious texts, thrones are angels who serve as God's justice and authority. "

Laut einigen religiösen Texten sind Throne Engel, die als Gottes Gerechtigkeit und Autorität dienen.

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verb

Thronen, auf den Thron setzen

To place on a royal seat; to enthrone.

Examples :

"The people cheered as they throned the newly elected class president during the school assembly. "

Die Leute jubelten, als sie den neu gewählten Klassensprecher während der Schulversammlung auf den Thron setzten.

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verb

Thronen, auf den Thron setzen

To place in an elevated position; to give sovereignty or dominion to; to exalt.

Examples :

"The students' hard work and dedication throned them as the champions of the science fair. "

Die harte Arbeit und das Engagement der Schüler krönten sie zu den Champions des Wissenschaftswettbewerbs.

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verb

Thronen, auf dem Thron sitzen

To be in, or sit upon, a throne; to be placed as if upon a throne.

Examples :

"The toddler throned himself on a stack of pillows, declaring himself king of the living room. "

Der kleine Junge thronte sich auf einem Kissenstapel und erklärte sich zum König des Wohnzimmers.

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