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churchyard
The area directly around a church, enclosed by a wall, traditionally used as a cemetery.
Die alten Grabsteine auf dem Kirchhof erzählen Geschichten aus vergangenen Jahrhunderten.
The old gravestones in the churchyard tell stories from past centuries.
'Kirchhof' (churchyard) is a compound of 'Kirche' (church) and 'Hof' (yard/courtyard). It literally refers to the yard belonging to a church.
Die Kinder spielten früher auf dem Kirchhof.
In the past, the children played in the churchyard.
This word emphasizes that the cemetery is located directly next to a church. It is used for the traditional burial ground around the church building.
Seine Familie ist seit Generationen auf dem Kirchhof der Dorfkirche begraben.
His family has been buried in the churchyard of the village church for generations.
The term 'Kirchhof' (churchyard) often has a traditional or historical feel. It is frequently used in literature or when describing old village structures.
Der neblige Kirchhof war eine perfekte Kulisse für die Gruselgeschichte.
The foggy churchyard was a perfect setting for the ghost story.
cemetery
'Friedhof' and 'Kirchhof' can both refer to places with graves. 'Friedhof' is the general word for an area where people are buried. A 'Kirchhof' is located directly around a church and was traditionally often also a cemetery. That is why the words can be confused. Today, 'Friedhof' is the normal and more precise word in most situations. 'Kirchhof' fits when you really mean the area by a church.
Nach der Trauerfeier standen die Gäste noch kurz auf dem alten Kirchhof.
After the funeral service, the guests stood for a short while in the old churchyard.
Am Sonntag besucht Maria das Grab ihrer Großmutter auf dem Friedhof.
On Sunday, Maria visits her grandmother's grave at the cemetery.