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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
A Friedhof is generally an area with graves for deceased people. A Kirchhof is more specific: it is located directly around a church and is traditionally often enclosed by a wall. Friedhof is appropriate for any such burial place, while Kirchhof is more precise for an area near a church.
Auf dem alten Kirchhof rund um die Dorfkirche stehen viele historische Grabsteine.
Many historic gravestones stand in the old churchyard around the village church.
Die Familie besucht am Sonntag den Friedhof am Stadtrand.
The family visits the cemetery on the outskirts of the city on Sunday.
