gesegnet
/ɡəˈzeːɡnət/
The English word "blessed" is translated into German as gesegnet.
gesegnet describes someone or something that possesses divine aid, protection or another form of blessing.
Meaning: having divine aid, or protection, or other blessing (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is the past participle of the verb segnen (to bless), using the prefix ge- which is used to form past participles.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the word as an adjective before a noun, it must take adjective endings. For example, you would use gesegnete before a feminine or plural noun in the nominative case.
How do you pronounce it?
/ɡəˈzeːɡnət/
Did you know?
- The word selig is the specific term for the 'blessed' in the Beatitudes, but in modern German, it can also mean 'blissful' or even 'deceased' in a very polite, euphemistic way.
- The phrase gesegnet sein can be used ironically in German to describe someone who is 'blessed' with an annoying or eccentric personality trait.
- The verb segnen is used in the common German expression seinen Segen geben, which means to give official approval or 'the green light' to a project.
Examples in context
- Ich werde dieses Jahr gesegnet.I will be blessed this year.This sentence shows how to use gesegnet to express being blessed in a specific timeframe.Tatoeba #1800666 by Tamy, translation #437160 by lukaszpp
- Du bist gesegnet.You are blessed.This sentence demonstrates a direct statement of being blessed using gesegnet.Tatoeba #11973139 by Naina, translation #6600748 by Eccles17
- Gesegnet sind, die da ohne Erwartungen sind, denn sie sollen nicht enttäuschet werden.Blessed are they who expect nothing for they shall not be disappointed.This sentence uses gesegnet in a more poetic or spiritual context.Tatoeba #6168811 by Pfirsichbaeumchen, translation #5827214 by Hybrid
- Mögen Sie ein gesegnetes und glückliches Leben führen.May you lead a blessed and happy life.
- Ich wünsche Ihnen, dass Sie in Ihrem neuen Zuhause gesegnet sind.I wish that you be blessed in your new home.
- Ich hoffe, du bist gesegnet in all dem, was du tust.I hope you are blessed in all that you do.
- Wir wünschen euch eine gesegnete Weihnachtszeit.We wish you a blessed Christmas season.
- Ich hoffe, du wirst von Glück und Segen begleitet.I hope you are accompanied by luck and blessings.
- Mögen alle deine Träume in Erfüllung gehen. Sei gesegnet!May all your dreams come true. Be blessed!
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Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are talking about a beautiful morning in a garden.
- JuliaDie Natur wirkt heute so gesegnet.Nature looks so blessed today.
- LukasJa, es ist ein wahrer Segen.Yes, it is a true blessing.
- JuliaIch fühle mich heute sehr gesegnet.I feel very blessed today.
- LukasDas freut mich für dich, Julia.I am happy for you, Julia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blessed” translations and entries gesegnet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
