Vespers Meaning in English
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Definition
An evening prayer service in some Christian churches, usually held at sunset or in the early evening.
Usage & Nuances
Used in religious or sometimes literary contexts. Most common in Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican traditions. Rare in everyday conversation unless discussing church, liturgy, or historical subjects.
Spanish: vísperasPortuguese (BR): vésperasPortuguese (PT): vésperasChinese (Simplified): 晚祷Chinese (Traditional): 晚禱Hindi: संध्या प्रार्थनाArabic: صلاة المساءBengali: বিকালের প্রার্থনা - সান্ধ্য প্রার্থনাRussian: вечерняJapanese: 晩課（ばんか） - 晩祷（ばんとう）Vietnamese: kinh chiềuKorean: 저녁 기도Turkish: akşam ayini - akşam duasıUrdu: مغرب کی عبادتIndonesian: ibadat malam - ibadat petang
Example Sentences
The monks gather for vespers every evening.
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We attended vespers at the old church.
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Vespers begins at sunset.
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After dinner, Grandma likes to listen to vespers on the radio.
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The choir’s voices filled the chapel during vespers.
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If you arrive early enough, you can sit in on vespers before the evening service.
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