burial
word
/ˈbɛɹiəɫ/
BE-ree-uhl
/bˈɛɹɪəl/
BE-ree-uhl
Definition
The act of placing a dead body in the ground, often as part of a ceremony or funeral.
Usage & Nuances
'Burial' is a formal and neutral noun, commonly used in both everyday and official contexts. It often appears with 'ceremony,' 'funeral,' or 'site.' Related terms: 'cremation' (burning), 'interment' (formal, same meaning).
Spanish: entierro - sepulturaPortuguese (BR): enterro - sepultamentoPortuguese (PT): enterro - sepulturaChinese (Simplified): 埋葬 - 安葬Chinese (Traditional): 埋葬 - 安葬Hindi: दफ़न - अंतिम संस्कारArabic: دفن - مراسم الدفنBengali: সমাধি - দাফনRussian: похороны - захоронениеJapanese: 埋葬Vietnamese: chôn cấtKorean: 매장Turkish: defin - gömmeUrdu: تدفینIndonesian: pemakaman
Example Sentences
The burial took place on Saturday.
basic
Many people attended her burial.
basic
The family chose a simple burial in the countryside.
basic
They held a traditional burial with prayers and music.
natural
After the funeral, the burial followed at a nearby cemetery.
natural
Archaeologists discovered an ancient burial site under the city.
natural