der Friedhof
Translation
cemetery, graveyard
Examples
Der Friedhof liegt neben der Kirche.
The cemetery is next to the church.
Sie besuchte das Grab auf dem Friedhof.
She visited the grave in the cemetery.
Grammar Patterns
auf dem ((Friedhof)) in the ((cemetery)) (dative for location) The grave is in the cemetery.
Similar Words
Synonyms: der Gottesacker (God's acre), die Begräbnisstätte (burial site)
Etymology
From 'Friede' (peace) + 'Hof' (courtyard, yard). It literally means 'peace yard' or 'courtyard of peace', a place where the dead rest in peace.
Memory Tips
Break it down into 'Friede' (peace) and 'Hof' (yard/court). Picture a peaceful courtyard for eternal rest.