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Begraben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Begraben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to bury", "to inter" or "to entomb". It is also used as adjective.
Essential properties of "begraben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties as Verb
- Infinitive: begraben
- Simple past: begrub
- Participle: begraben
irregulartransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Properties as Adjective
Regular
Meanings of "begraben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To bury something or someone"
"Begraben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.
- Definition: "To bury something or someone under earth or rubble."
- Translation(s): to bury, to inter, to entomb
- Synonym(s): beerdigen, bestatten
- Antonym(s): ausgraben, exhumieren
- Related word(s): Grab, Beerdigung
📝 Some usage examples:
- Wir müssen den Schatz begraben, bevor jemand ihn findet.
- Er wurde auf dem alten Friedhof begraben.
- Nach dem Sturm war das Dorf unter Schnee begraben.
2.) "Completely covered"
"Begraben", when used with this meaning, acts as adjective.
- Definition: "Completely covered by something, such as snow or debris."
- Translation(s): buried, covered, interred
- Synonym(s): verschüttet, bedeckt
- Antonym(s): freigelegt, sichtbar
- Related word(s): vergraben, untergraben
📝 Some usage examples:
- Das Auto war unter dem Schnee begraben.
- Die Ruinen sind seit Jahren begraben.
- Seine Hoffnungen waren unter den Sorgen begraben.