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burial ground
A designated area in a cemetery intended for burials. The term can also refer to a historical burial site found during archaeological excavations.
Archäologen haben ein germanisches Grabfeld aus dem 4. Jahrhundert entdeckt.
Archaeologists have discovered a Germanic burial ground from the 4th century.
The word is a clear compound of 'das Grab' (grave) and 'das Feld' (field). So it literally describes a field where graves are located.
Auf dem alten Grabfeld stehen nur noch wenige Grabsteine.
Only a few gravestones still stand in the old burial ground.
In an archaeological context, a 'Grabfeld' (burial ground) is often combined with verbs like 'entdecken' (to discover), 'freilegen' (to uncover), or 'untersuchen' (to examine). Typical adjectives are 'historisch' (historical), 'römisch' (Roman), or 'prähistorisch' (prehistoric).
Ein Team von Archäologen untersucht das neu entdeckte Grabfeld.
A team of archaeologists is examining the newly discovered burial ground.
The term is used in two main contexts: in modern cemetery administration to identify a specific section, or in archaeology and history to refer to a historical burial site.
Die Beerdigung findet auf Grabfeld C statt.
The funeral will take place in burial section C.
cemetery
'der Friedhof' and 'das Grabfeld' both belong to the topic of burials and graves. 'Friedhof' means the whole area with many graves, paths, and sometimes a chapel. 'Grabfeld' means only a specific section of a cemetery where graves are located. It can also be an old burial site found during excavations. The words can be confused because both refer to places with graves. For a normal visit, people usually say 'Friedhof'. When talking about a specific section, 'Grabfeld' is more precise.
Die Stadt legt ein neues Grabfeld für Urnenbestattungen an.
The city is creating a new burial area for urn burials.
Am Wochenende besucht sie das Grab ihrer Großmutter auf dem Friedhof.
At the weekend, she visits her grandmother's grave at the cemetery.