ossuary
derNoundas Beinhaus; das Ossuarium
Word details
- German meaning
- Ein Karner ist ein Beinhaus, oft ein kleiner, sakraler Bau zur Aufbewahrung von Gebeinen.
- English meaning
- charnel house, ossuary
- German example
- Der Karner befindet sich neben der Kirche.
- English example
- The charnel house is located next to the church.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Karner
- Plural Form
- die Karner
Related words
- Beinhaus
ossuary
- Knochenhaus
ossuary
- Beinhaus
Ossuary, bone house
Example sentences with “ossuary”
We visited the ancient ossuary. (Wir besuchten das alte Beinhaus.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the German term for ossuary?
The standard term is 'das Beinhaus'. 'Ossuarium' is also used in academic or historical contexts.