funeral in German

funeral in German is Beerdigung, Bestattung, Begräbnis — funeral means a ceremony held to honor someone who has died, typically with the body present.

funeral in German

Beerdigung

noun

A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

Bestattung

noun

A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

Begräbnis

noun

A ceremony to honor and remember a deceased person, often distinguished from a memorial service by the presence of the body of the deceased.

What does "funeral" mean?

noun A ceremony held to honor someone who has died, typically with the body present.
"Hundreds of people attended the firefighter's funeral."
noun A sermon delivered as part of such a ceremony.
"The priest gave a moving funeral that brought the whole congregation to tears."

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Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

funeral in a sentence

Hundreds of people attended the firefighter's funeral.
The funeral was held at the church where she had worshipped for forty years.
The priest gave a moving funeral that brought the whole congregation to tears.

Similar words in German

burial interment

Common German translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "funeral" in German?

"funeral" in German is Beerdigung, Bestattung, Begräbnis. funeral means: A ceremony held to honor someone who has died, typically with the body present.

How do you use "funeral" in a sentence?

Example: "Hundreds of people attended the firefighter's funeral." In German, "funeral" is Beerdigung, Bestattung, Begräbnis.

Are there other ways to say "funeral" in German?

Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "funeral": Beerdigung, Bestattung, Begräbnis.

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