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 Translation for 'watchfulness' from English to Danish
NOUN   watchfulness | -
SYNO alertness | vigilance | wakefulness | ...
watchfulnessvagtsomhed {fk}
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Translation for 'watchfulness' from English to Danish

watchfulness
vagtsomhed {fk}
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Usage Examples English
  • Alinda repeatedly sends assassins to murder Eulalia, though their attempts are frustrated by Eulalia's insight and the watchfulness of her peasant supporters.
  • "Theosis" is obtained by engaging in contemplative prayer resulting from the cultivation of watchfulness (Gk:"nepsis").
  • A vigil is a period of purposeful sleeplessness or watchfulness.
  • A series of exhortations to watchfulness and Luke's version of the parable of the faithful servant are contained in verses 35-48.
  • He was also noted for his watchfulness and skill at fast bowling on fiery pitches – which were the rule at Old Trafford in fine weather during the 1900s.

  • He was a sound batsmen whose watchfulness made him effective on very difficult pitches.
  • Eastern Christian monasticism cultivated practices of detached watchfulness which were designed to calm the passions and lead to an ongoing state of calm detachment known as apatheia.
  • He was well known for 'his watchfulness and diligence in securing valid title deeds for much of church's property' (C.A.White,1951) It was fortunate that MacInnes was at the helm to steer his own church of St David's through the reefs surrounding the title to its land.
  • He also greatly advised on keeping vigil, watchfulness of the actions and the soul during the day and self-accounting at nights.
  • The duty of especial watchfulness in this matter should be impressed upon the special agents of the government.

  • The pineapple symbolizes the field of labor and fruitfulness, The dog, the animal of loyalty, fidelity and watchfulness.
  • Neglect by the government was counterbalanced by watchfulness due to the region's proximity to Scotland and because it was effectively a war-zone from the 13th century onwards.
  • The main theme of Nikephoros’ spiritual writings in the Philokalia is nepsis (Greek: νήψις) which is usually translated as "watchfulness" or "vigilance".
  • It is an ancient system of the mastery of the inner self through watchfulness and direct perception.
  • The griffin is a fictitious animal, half eagle, half lion, and symbolizes strength and watchfulness. Red and gold are the colors of the Artillery.

  • The name "Vigilantia" is Latin for "alertness, wakefulness". Itself deriving from "vigilia" (watch, watchfulness) and "vigil" ((1)adjective: awake, watching, alert (2)noun: watchman, sentinel).
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