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bury in Italian

bury in Italian is seppellire, sotterrare, inumare — bury means to place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.

bury in Italian

seppellire
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
sotterrare
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
inumare
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
sotterrare
verb
To place in the ground.
seppellire
verb
To place in the ground.
sotterrare
verb
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
nascondere
verb
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
sprofondare
verb
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
seppellire
verb
(figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.
dimenticare
verb
(figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.
mettere una pietra sopra
verb
(figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.

What does "bury" mean?

  1. verb To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
    "The family gathered at the churchyard to bury their beloved aunt."
  2. verb To put something in the ground and cover it over.
    "We planted the bulbs by burying them deep in the soil."
  3. verb To hide or suppress a feeling, memory, or fact.
    "She buried her disappointment and smiled politely at the winner."
  4. verb To put an end to something, such as a disagreement.
    "It is time to bury our differences and work as a team."
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bury in a sentence

  • The family gathered at the churchyard to bury their beloved aunt.
  • In many countries, people bury the dead within a few days.
  • We planted the bulbs by burying them deep in the soil.
  • Pirates in the story bury their treasure on a remote island.

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What is "bury" in Italian?
"bury" in Italian is seppellire, sotterrare, inumare. bury means: To place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.
How do you use "bury" in a sentence?
Example: "The family gathered at the churchyard to bury their beloved aunt." In Italian, "bury" is seppellire, sotterrare, inumare.
Are there other ways to say "bury" in Italian?
Yes — Italian has 7 translations listed for "bury": seppellire, sotterrare, inumare, nascondere, sprofondare, dimenticare.
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