das Grab
Translation
graves, tombs
Examples
Sie besuchte die Gräber ihrer Vorfahren.
She visited the graves of her ancestors.
Auf dem Friedhof gibt es viele alte Gräber.
There are many old graves in the cemetery.
Grammar Patterns
to visit graves We visit our grandparents' graves every year.
Similar Words
die Gruft (tomb, crypt)
Etymology
Related to the verb 'graben' (to dig), because a grave is dug into the ground.
Memory Tips
Very similar to the English word 'grave'. Also, you have to 'grab' a shovel to dig 'Gräber'.