English–German

“cemetery” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈfʁiːtˌhoːf/

Example

Wir gehen heute auf den Friedhof.

We are going to the cemetery today.

Illustration for Friedhof (cemetery)

How to say “cemetery” in German

“Cemetery” in German is Friedhof.

A marked burial ground enclosed like a peaceful yard, with paths leading among graves and monuments.

Full entry for Friedhof: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Friedhof

Nach der Beerdigung bleiben viele Menschen noch auf dem Friedhof.

After the funeral, many people still stay at the cemetery.

Tips for using Friedhof

  • With auf, movement takes the accusative in auf den Friedhof, while location takes the dative in auf dem Friedhof.

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