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bury in Swedish

bury in Swedish is begrava, gräva ned, gräva ner — bury means to place a body in the ground, typically as part of a funeral.

bury in Swedish

begrava
verb
To ritualistically inter in a grave or tomb.
begrava
verb
To place in the ground.
gräva ned
verb
To place in the ground.
gräva ner
verb
To place in the ground.
begrava
verb
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
gömma
verb
(often, figurative) To hide or conceal as if by covering with earth or another substance.
glömma
verb
(figuratively) To put an end to; to abandon.
begrava
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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Frequently asked questions

What is "bury" in Swedish?
"bury" in Swedish is begrava, gräva ned, gräva ner. 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 Swedish, "bury" is begrava, gräva ned, gräva ner.
Are there other ways to say "bury" in Swedish?
Yes — Swedish has 5 translations listed for "bury": begrava, gräva ned, gräva ner, gömma, glömma.
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