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tomb
A word borrowed from English for a grave or burial site, especially a large or monumental one. In German, it is used mainly in specific contexts such as archaeology, history (e.g., Egyptian tombs), or in the titles of films and games.
Der Film „Tomb Raider“ handelt von einer Archäologin, die antike Tombs erforscht.
The film “Tomb Raider” is about an archaeologist who explores ancient tombs.
This word is a loanword from English and is not used for an ordinary grave. It is used almost only for monumental, historical burial sites or in the titles of films, books, and games.
Die Archäologen entdeckten eine bisher unbekannte Tomb in Ägypten.
The archaeologists discovered a previously unknown tomb in Egypt.
Although the word comes from English, it is treated as a feminine noun in German. So it is always “die Tomb” (the tomb).
Die Führung durch die alte Tomb war sehr beeindruckend.
The tour through the old tomb was very impressive.
“Tomb” is often combined with adjectives that refer to age or origin. Typical examples are “antike Tomb” (ancient tomb), “königliche Tomb” (royal tomb), or “ägyptische Tomb” (Egyptian tomb).
Die königliche Tomb war reich mit Schätzen gefüllt.
The royal tomb was richly filled with treasures.
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A Grabmal and a Tomb can both refer to a large or monumental burial site. „Grabmal“ is the general German term for an elaborate monument over a grave; „Tomb“ is a rare English loanword used mainly in certain historical, archaeological, or title-related contexts. In ordinary German, „Grabmal“ is usually the better choice.
In der archäologischen Dokumentation wurde die Tomb eines ägyptischen Herrschers gezeigt.
The archaeological documentary showed the tomb of an Egyptian ruler.
Die Besucher bewunderten das große Grabmal auf dem alten Friedhof.
The visitors admired the large tomb in the old cemetery.
