bestatten
bury
The German word "bestatten" is a verb that means "to bury" or "to inter". It is used to describe the act of placing a deceased person into their final resting place. It's derived from the noun "Bestattung," meaning "burial" or "funeral."
Similar words in German include:
- "beerdigen" (to bury)
- "begraben" (to bury)
- "beisetzen" (to inter)
Differences:
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Bestatten vs. Beerdigen: "Bestatten" is a more formal term for the burial process. "Beerdigen" is also formal, but slightly less than "bestatten".
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Bestatten vs. Begraben: "Begraben" focuses more on the physical act of covering a body with earth, while "bestatten" encompasses the entire process and ceremony of a burial.
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Bestatten vs. Beisetzen: "Beisetzen" typically refers to interring the ashes or remains, especially in an urn. It is often used in the context of a specific place in a family tomb or columbarium.
In summary, while these words are related, "bestatten" has a broader ceremonial connotation compared to the more specific physical actions implied by "begraben" and "beisetzen."
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Examples
Wir werden ihn morgen bestatten.verb
We will bury him tomorrow.
Sie bestatten den Verstorbenen auf dem Friedhof.verb
They are burying the deceased in the cemetery.
Die Dorfbewohner bestatteten ihre Ahnen mit alten Ritualen.verb
The villagers buried their ancestors with ancient rituals.
Warum sollen wir die Urne noch vor Einbruch der Dunkelheit bestatten?verb
Why should we bury the urn before nightfall?
Der Verstorbene wurde gestern im engsten Kreis bestattet.verb
The deceased was buried yesterday in the closest circle.
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