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vigils

/ˈvɪdʒɪlz/

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noun

Wachen, Wachsamkeit

An instance of keeping awake during normal sleeping hours, especially to keep watch or pray.

Examples :

"The family held vigils throughout the night, praying for the sick child's recovery. "

Die Familie hielt die ganze Nacht über Wachen ab und betete für die Genesung des kranken Kindes.

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noun

Wachen, Mahnwachen

A period of observation or surveillance at any hour.

Examples :

"His dog kept vigil outside the hospital for eight days while he was recovering from an accident."

Sein Hund hielt acht Tage lang Wache vor dem Krankenhaus, während er sich von einem Unfall erholte.

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noun

Wachen, Nachtwachen

The eve of a religious festival in which staying awake is part of the ritual devotions.

Examples :

"Many churches hold vigils on Christmas Eve, with prayers and carols continuing late into the night. "

Viele Kirchen halten am Heiligabend Nachtwachen ab, mit Gebeten und Weihnachtsliedern, die bis spät in die Nacht andauern.

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noun

Mahnwachen, Kundgebungen

A quiet demonstration in support of a cause.

Examples :

"The protesters kept vigil outside the conference centre in which the party congress was being held."

Die Demonstranten hielten Mahnwachen vor dem Konferenzzentrum ab, in dem der Parteitag stattfand.

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