vigils

language: de

definitions

  1. noun
    watchful periods of sleeplessness, often for religious or solemn purposes
    de: Wachsamkeit
  2. noun
    periods of sleeplessness due to grief or anxiety
    de: Wachsamkeit

examples

  1. The monks kept vigil all night.

    Die Mönche hielten Wache.

  2. She spent many vigils by his bedside.

    Sie verbrachte viele Nächte an seinem Bett.