English–German

“coffin” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/zaʁk/

Example

Sie trugen den Sarg ins Haus.

They carried the coffin into the house.

Illustration for Sarg (coffin)

How to say “coffin” in German

“Coffin” in German is Sarg.

A sturdy box carried to a burial, with the deceased inside.

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

Example sentences with Sarg

Der Sarg wurde mit Blumen bedeckt.

The coffin was covered with flowers.

Tips for using Sarg

  • Sarg is masculine, and its plural is Särge with an umlaut and a final -e.

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