English–German

“grave” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/gʁaːp/

Example

Auf dem Friedhof stehen viele alte Gräber.

There are many old graves in the cemetery.

Illustration for Grab (grave)

How to say “grave” in German

“Grave” in German is Grab.

A patch of earth identified by a stone or other marker as the resting place of one dead person.

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

Example sentences with Grab

Sie zündete Kerzen am Grab ihrer Großmutter an.

She lit candles at her grandmother's grave.

Tips for using Grab

  • German uses Grab for an individual grave, while Friedhof refers to the cemetery or burial ground containing many graves.

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