vigils

language: ru

definitions

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

examples

  1. The monks kept vigil all night.

    Монахи бдели всю ночь.

  2. She spent many vigils by his bedside.

    Она провела многие ночи у его постели.