blessing
Some kind of divine or supernatural aid, or rewardSome kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
» It's a blessing in disguise.
Нет худа без добра.
Нема лиха без добра.
Meaning
8 sensesSome kind of divine or supernatural aid, or reward.
Segen, Segnung
благослове́ниеblagoslovénije, ми́лостьmílostʹ
благослове́нняblahoslovénnja, благослові́нняblahoslovínnja, благослове́нствоblahoslovénstvo
A pronouncement invoking divine aid.
Segnen
благослове́ниеblagoslovénije
благослові́нняblahoslovínnja
a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection
Good fortune.
He was given blessings hoping he would pass his final exam.
Segen, Segnung
благода́тьblagodátʹ
A modern pagan ceremony.
The act of declaring or bestowing favor; approval.
We will not proceed without the executive director's blessing.
Segnen, Segnung, Segenserteilung
благослове́ниеblagoslovénije, моли́тваmolítva
Something someone is glad of.
After two weeks of sun, last night's rainfall was a blessing.
Segen
A prayer before a meal; grace.
a short prayer of thanks before a meal
(collective)A group of unicorns.
Examples
142 sentencesIt's a blessing in disguise.
Нема лиха без добра.
ruНет худа без добра.
The priest gave me his blessing.
This is more of a curse than a blessing.
You have my blessing.
ruЯ вас благословляю.
deDu hast meinen Segen.
Give me your blessing.
deGib mir deinen Segen!
Translations
9 languagesBy meaning 1
By meaning 3
By meaning 3
Origin
From Middle English blessinge, blessynge, from Old English blētsung, blēdsung (“a blessingFrom Middle English blessinge, blessynge, from Old English blētsung, blēdsung (“a blessing”), equivalent to bless + -ing.
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Forms
plural: blessingsSynonyms
6 synonyms- the act of praying for divine protection:benediction
- the formal act of approving:approvalapproving
- a desirable state:boon
- a ceremonial prayer invoking divine protection:benediction
- a short prayer of thanks before a meal:gracethanksgiving