🇩🇪German Source WordCode: DE

Wasserzeremonie

Pronunciation / Transliteration: vah-ser-tse-reh-mo-nee

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Ceremony of Water/ˈsɛr.əˌmoʊ.ni əv ˈwɔː.tər/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇩🇪 Example Sentence in German:

"Die Wasserzeremonie ist ein bedeutendes Ereignis."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A formal event held to celebrate or commemorate a significant occasion, often involving specific rituals.

    "The graduation ceremony was filled with joy and pride."
  2. 2

    A ritualistic act performed in connection with a particular event or occasion.

    "The water ceremony was an important part of their cultural heritage."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'ceremony' originates from the Latin 'caerimonia', which referred to sacred rites and rituals. 'Water' comes from the Old English 'wæter', which has Germanic roots. The combination reflects cultural practices surrounding water in various traditions.

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