anbeten meaning and definition in german

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Verb

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third-person singular simple present betet an, past tense betete an, past participle angebetet, auxiliary haben

Particularly in Catholic contexts, a precise distinction must be made between beten zu (“to pray to”) and anbeten (“to worship”). While the former may be done towards God, angels, and saints, the latter is due to God alone.

religion, or, figurative to worship

Derived terms

• Anbetung

Synonyms

• huldigen