Grabstein
derNoungravestone; tombstone
English translations
- 01
tombstone
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Grabstein ist ein Stein, der auf einem Grab aufgestellt wird, um an die verstorbene Person zu erinnern.
- English meaning
- A Grabstein is a stone placed on a grave to commemorate the deceased person.
- Synonym
- Denkmal, Grabmal
- German example
- Auf dem Grabstein stand der Name und das Geburtsdatum des Verstorbenen.
- English example
- The name and date of birth of the deceased were written on the Grabstein.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Grabstein
- Plural Form
- die Grabsteine
Related words
- Leichenstein
A gravestone is a stone slab used as a tombstone or to cover a grave.
- Todesrune
death rune
- Inschrift
An inscription is a permanent marking or text that has been engraved, carved, or etched into a material such as stone, metal, or wood.
- Epitaph
Epitaph
Example sentences with “Grabstein”
Auf dem Grabstein stand ein kurzer Spruch. (There was a short saying on the gravestone.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Grabstein?
The plural is 'die Grabsteine'. It is a masculine noun (der Grabstein).