Kirchhof

derNoun

churchyard; cemetery

English translations

  1. 01

    cemetery

  2. 02

    graveyard

  3. 03

    churchyard

Word details

German meaning
Ein alter Begriff für Friedhof, besonders im ländlichen Raum.
English meaning
Churchyard
Synonym
Friedhof, Gottesacker
German example
Der Kirchhof liegt ruhig am Rande des Dorfes.
English example
The churchyard is located quietly at the edge of the village.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Kirchhof
Plural Form
die Kirchhöfe

Example sentences with “Kirchhof”

  1. Der alte Kirchhof liegt direkt neben der Kapelle. (The old churchyard is located right next to the chapel.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the plural of Kirchhof?

The plural is 'Kirchhöfe'. It is a masculine noun (der Kirchhof), derived from 'Kirche' (church) and 'Hof' (yard).