German Conversation · Level 84
57 words
German word
Grabstein
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈgʁaːpˌʃtaɪ̯n/
Meaning
- masculine noungravestone
Example
Der Grabstein ist alt und verwittert.
The gravestone is old and weathered.
More examples
Die Familie liest die Inschrift auf dem Grabstein.
The family is reading the inscription on the gravestone.
Core concept
An upright stone at a grave, carrying a name or memorial inscription.
Common phrases
auf dem Grabstein
on the gravestone
Inschrift auf dem Grabstein
inscription on the gravestone
vor dem Grabstein stehen
stand in front of the gravestone
Similar words
Grabmal: A stone or small structure erected at a grave to honor the deceased.
Denkmal: A public monument dedicated to a historical figure or event.
Gedenkstein: A small stone set up to commemorate a deceased person or an event.
Grabplatte: A flat stone set over a grave and inscribed with a name and dates.
Definition in German
Grabstein bezeichnet einen steinernen, meist rechteckigen Gedenkstein auf einem Grab, auf dem Inschriften oder Namen angebracht sind.
Word origin
Grabstein is a compound of German Grab and Stein, inherited Germanic words associated with a burial place and stone.
Usage tips
- Grabstein is masculine, so the standard form is der Grabstein.
Other meanings
- tombstonenoun
- headstonenoun
Related words
- Grabsteinhauergravestone carvernoun
- Grabsteinpflegegravestone maintenancenoun