tomb in Greek
tomb in Greek is τάφος, ταφικό μνημείο — tomb means a structure or chamber, often built of stone, that holds the remains of the dead.
tomb in Greek
τάφος
Pronounced: tafos
A small building, or a room within one, for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.
ταφικό μνημείο
Pronounced: tafiko mnimeio
A small building, or a room within one, for the remains of the dead, with walls, a roof, and (if it is to be used for more than one corpse) a door. It may be partly or wholly in the ground (except for its entrance) in a cemetery, or it may be inside a church proper or in its crypt. Single tombs may be permanently sealed; those for families (or other groups) have doors for access whenever needed.
What does "tomb" mean?
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noun A structure or chamber, often built of stone, that holds the remains of the dead.
"The pharaoh's tomb was filled with gold and treasure."
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noun A grave, or figuratively, death itself.
"He carried the secret with him to the tomb."
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tomb in a sentence
- The pharaoh's tomb was filled with gold and treasure.
- They laid flowers at the family tomb every year.
- He carried the secret with him to the tomb.
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What is "tomb" in Greek?
"tomb" in Greek is τάφος, ταφικό μνημείο. tomb means: A structure or chamber, often built of stone, that holds the remains of the dead.
How do you pronounce τάφος?
"tomb" in Greek is τάφος, pronounced "tafos".
How do you use "tomb" in a sentence?
Example: "The pharaoh's tomb was filled with gold and treasure." In Greek, "tomb" is τάφος, ταφικό μνημείο.
Are there other ways to say "tomb" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 2 translations listed for "tomb": τάφος, ταφικό μνημείο.
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