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heilig (adjective)

holy; sacred; dedicated or set apart for God or a religious purpose

💬 Example

"Das ist ein heiliger Ort."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'High Light.' A holy person or object is often shown with a 'High Light' (a halo) above them. HEI-LIG.

🏛️ Origin

⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'hell' instead of 'heilig'. → Diese Kirche ist heilig.

Saying 'Das ist heilig für mich'. → Das ist mir heilig.

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