resting place
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resting place
An elevated or euphemistic expression for the place where a person is buried; a grave.
Die Familie besuchte die Ruhestätte ihrer Vorfahren auf dem alten Friedhof.
The family visited the resting place of their ancestors in the old cemetery.
place of rest
A place that offers peace and relaxation.
Nach der langen Wanderung war die abgelegene Berghütte eine willkommene Ruhestätte.
After the long hike, the remote mountain hut was a welcome place of rest.
The word is made up of 'Ruhe' (rest/peace) and 'Stätte' (place/site). 'Stätte' is an elevated word for 'Ort' (place) or 'Stelle' (spot/place). A Ruhestätte is therefore literally a 'place of rest'.
Der Park wurde als öffentliche Ruhestätte für die Bürger angelegt.
The park was designed as a public place of rest for the citizens.
In the meaning of 'Grab' (grave), 'Ruhestätte' (resting place) is a euphemism. The word is used to speak respectfully and gently about a burial place.
Viele Menschen pflegen die Ruhestätten ihrer Angehörigen.
Many people care for the resting places of their relatives.
The combination 'die letzte Ruhestätte' (the final resting place) is especially common for referring to a person's grave.
Der berühmte Schriftsteller fand seine letzte Ruhestätte in seiner Heimatstadt.
The famous writer found his final resting place in his hometown.
The context reveals whether a grave or a place of relaxation is meant. If it is about cemeteries, death, or the deceased, it means a grave. If it is about nature, travel, or breaks, it means a place of rest.
Die Bank unter der alten Eiche war für uns eine willkommene Ruhestätte.
The bench under the old oak tree was a welcome place of rest for us.
grave
Grab and Ruhestätte can both refer to the place where a deceased person is buried. Grab is the neutral, direct everyday term. Ruhestätte sounds more elevated or euphemistic and is especially suitable for solemn, respectful texts.
Die Familie pflegt die Ruhestätte der verstorbenen Mutter.
The family tends the deceased mother’s resting place.
Die Familie pflegt das Grab der verstorbenen Mutter.
The family tends the deceased mother’s grave.
