der Karner
Translation
ossuary, charnel house
Examples
Der alte Karner steht neben der Kirche.
The old ossuary stands next to the church.
Grammar Patterns
der Karner the ossuary The Karner is a historical building.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Beinhaus, Ossarium
Etymology
Derived from Middle High German 'karnære', connected to Latin 'carnarium' (from 'caro', meaning flesh).
Memory Tips
Imagine a 'corner' of a cemetery designated for bones. 'Karner' has a similar sound.