tombstone in German
tombstone in German is Grabstein, Grabmal, Leichenstein — tombstone means a stone slab or marker placed at a grave, usually inscribed with the deceased's name and dates.
tombstone in German
Grabstein
A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.
Grabmal
A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.
Leichenstein
A grave marker, a stone slab or similar object marking a person's grave.
What does "tombstone" mean?
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noun A stone slab or marker placed at a grave, usually inscribed with the deceased's name and dates.
"The tombstone was worn smooth by centuries of weather."
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verb To jump feet-first from a cliff or high point into water below, entering vertically (British slang).
"A group of teenagers were tombstoning off the harbour wall."
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name A historic city in Cochise County, Arizona, known for the gunfight at the O.K. Corral.
"Tourists flock to Tombstone to see re-enactments of the famous shootout."
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tombstone in a sentence
- The tombstone was worn smooth by centuries of weather.
- A group of teenagers were tombstoning off the harbour wall.
- Tourists flock to Tombstone to see re-enactments of the famous shootout.
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Frequently asked questions
What is "tombstone" in German?
"tombstone" in German is Grabstein, Grabmal, Leichenstein. tombstone means: A stone slab or marker placed at a grave, usually inscribed with the deceased's name and dates.
How do you use "tombstone" in a sentence?
Example: "The tombstone was worn smooth by centuries of weather." In German, "tombstone" is Grabstein, Grabmal, Leichenstein.
Are there other ways to say "tombstone" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "tombstone": Grabstein, Grabmal, Leichenstein.
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