der Friedhof, ¨-e
cemetery
Ein Ort, an dem verstorbene Menschen beerdigt werden und Angehörige ihre Gräber besuchen.
The German word "Friedhof" is a noun meaning "cemetery" or "graveyard".
- It's made of two words:
- "Fried" (from "Frieden") means "peace".
- "Hof" means "yard" or "court".
So, "Friedhof" literally means "peace-yard" — a place of peaceful rest.
Similar words:
- "Kirchhof" – churchyard (cemetery beside a church)
- "Bestattungsplatz" – burial place
- "Grabstätte" – grave site
Differences:
- "Kirchhof" often implies a cemetery directly adjacent to a church.
- "Friedhof" is a general term for any cemetery.
- "Bestattungsplatz" is a more formal term emphasizing the burial function.
- "Grabstätte" refers specifically to a single grave rather than the whole cemetery.
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Examples
Die Trauernden gehen zum Friedhof.noun
The mourners go to the cemetery.
Auf dem Friedhof herrscht eine ruhige Atmosphäre.noun
There is a quiet atmosphere at the cemetery.
Der Friedhof liegt neben der Kirche.noun
The cemetery is located next to the church.
Kennen Sie den Weg zu den Friedhöfen?noun
Do you know the way to the cemeteries?
Am Sonntag besuchten wir das Grab auf dem Friedhof.noun
On Sunday, we visited the grave in the cemetery.
Nach dem Sturm blieb der Friedhof geschlossen.noun
After the storm, the cemetery remained closed.
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