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grave in German

grave in German is gemessen, gewichtig, gravitätisch — grave means a hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.

grave in German

gemessen
adj
Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
gewichtig
adj
Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
gravitätisch
adj
Characterised by a dignified sense of seriousness; not cheerful. [from 16th c.]
dumpf
adj
Low in pitch, tone etc. [from 17th c.]
dunkel
adj
Low in pitch, tone etc. [from 17th c.]
furchtgebietend
adj
Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]
respektgebietend
adj
Serious, in a negative sense; important, formidable. [from 19th c.]
Grab
noun
(narrowly) An excavation in the earth as a place of burial.

What does "grave" mean?

  1. noun A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.
    "They stood quietly beside his grave."
  2. adj Very serious, especially in a way that causes worry or concern.
    "The doctor's expression suggested grave news."

grave in a sentence

  • They stood quietly beside his grave.
  • Fresh flowers were placed on the grave every Sunday.
  • The doctor's expression suggested grave news.
  • They face grave consequences if the deal falls through.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "grave" in German?

"grave" in German is gemessen, gewichtig, gravitätisch. grave means: A hole dug in the ground to bury a dead body.

How do you use "grave" in a sentence?

Example: "They stood quietly beside his grave." In German, "grave" is gemessen, gewichtig, gravitätisch.

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

Yes — German has 8 translations listed for "grave": gemessen, gewichtig, gravitätisch, dumpf, dunkel, furchtgebietend.

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