white robes

language: de

definitions

  1. Long, loose-fitting outer garments that are white in color, typically made of fabric like cotton, linen, or silk, and worn for comfort, tradition, or specific occasions.
    de: Weiße lange Gewänder
  2. Sacred vestments or ceremonial garments worn by clergy, initiates, or participants in religious rituals such as baptisms, confirmations, or monastic ordinations.
    de: Religiöse Gewänder
  3. A literary or artistic motif representing concepts such as purity, innocence, peace, divinity, or the afterlife, often used to describe ethereal or angelic figures.
    de: Symbol der Reinheit
  4. Traditional garments from ancient civilizations, particularly the Roman toga or Greek chiton, which were commonly dyed or woven in natural white hues to denote citizenship or status.
    de: Klassische Gewänder
  5. Depictions of deceased individuals, spirits, or celestial beings in folklore, mythology, or religious texts, traditionally shown wearing white robes to signify transition, rest, or heavenly ascension.
    de: Unterwelt-Gewänder

examples

  1. The monks walked through the courtyard in their simple white robes.

    Die Mönche gingen in ihren schlichten weißen Roben durch den Hof.

  2. During the baptism ceremony, the infant was dressed in traditional white robes symbolizing spiritual cleansing.

    Während der Taufzeremonie wurde das Baby in traditionelle weiße Gewänder gehüllt, die die geistige Reinigung symbolisieren.

  3. In the painting, the serene figure stood atop the clouds, draped in luminous white robes.

    In dem Gemälde stand die gelassene Gestalt auf den Wolken, gehüllt in leuchtend weiße Gewänder.

  4. Historians note that Roman senators and citizens frequently wore white robes to public assemblies.

    Historiker merken an, dass römische Senatoren und Bürger häufig weiße Gewänder zu öffentlichen Versammlungen trugen.

  5. Ancient Egyptian tomb paintings often portray the departed journeying into the afterlife clad in white robes.

    Altägyptische Grabmalmalereien stellen die Verstorbenen oft in weißen Gewändern dar, die ihre Reise ins Jenseits antreten.