English–German
“funeral” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/bəˈeːɐ̯dɪgʊŋ/
Example
Wir nehmen an der Beerdigung unserer Nachbarin teil.
We are attending our neighbor's funeral.
How to say “funeral” in German
“Funeral” in German is Beerdigung.
A funeral marks both a family's farewell and the deceased person's burial.
Example sentences with Beerdigung
Wir halfen den Eltern, die Beerdigung zu organisieren.
We helped the parents organize the funeral.
Tips for using Beerdigung
- Beerdigung commonly covers the funeral and burial together, whereas Trauerfeier specifically names the mourning ceremony.