Het graf
Example: We bezochten het graf van een beroemde koning in het museum.
Definition
"Het graf" refers to a burial site or tomb where a deceased person is laid to rest. It is often associated with historical or archaeological significance, such as the grave of a famous king or notable figure, and serves as a place of remembrance.
Etymology
The term "het graf" comes from Dutch, where "het" is the definite article meaning 'the', and "graf" means 'grave' or 'tomb'. The word "graf" traces back to Old High German 'grab' and Proto-Germanic roots related to digging or a pit, reflecting its connection to burial places. Did you know? The word is related to the English word 'grave', sharing a common Germanic origin.
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"Het graf" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - History - (A1) - set 1", containing 104 commonly used words.
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