obsequies

ˈɒbsɪkwiːz
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Translation of obsequies into German

Noun, plural

funeral

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ceremonies for honoring a deceased person
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Begräbniszeremonien Bestattungsrituale
  • The obsequies were attended by many mourners.An den Begräbniszeremonien nahmen viele Trauernde teil.
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Examples of obsequies in a sentence

  • Family members spoke at the obsequies.
obsequy
əbˈsiːkwi
Noun
1.

funeral ceremony

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ceremony for burying or cremating a dead person
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  • The obsequy was attended by many mourners.Die Trauerfeier wurde von vielen Trauergästen besucht.
2.

funeral rite

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rite performed for the deceased
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  • The priest conducted the obsequy with solemnity.Der Priester führte die Trauerfeier feierlich durch.

Translations of "obsequies" in Context ordered by category and frequency

Noun
dieBeerdigungsfeiernf.

After the king's obsequies had been performed, in a place within sight of the Mahā Thūpa (Mhv.xxxii.), Saddhātissa finished the work yet remaining and established celebrations to be performed three times daily at the Mahā Thūpa (Mhv.xxxii.; Mhv.xxxiii.).

Nach Beendigung der Beerdigungsfeier des König's, an einem Ort in Sichtweite des Mahā Thūpa (Mhv.xxxii.), Saddhātissa beendete die noch verbleibenden Bauarbeiten an dem Mahā Thūpa und ordnete an, dreimal täglich Feierlichkeiten auszuführen (Mhv.xxxii.; Mhv.xxxiii.).

Trauerfeier

During the obsequies, friends shared personal stories that celebrated the person's legacy.

Während der Trauerfeier teilten Freunde persönliche Geschichten, die das Vermächtnis der Person feierten.

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  • Trauerfeiern

obsequies: Examples and translations in context

The priest conducted the obsequies with dignity and grace, offering comfort to those present.

Der Priester leitete die Trauerfeier mit Würde und Anmut und spendete den Anwesenden Trost.

He wrote a heartfelt poem for his father's obsequies, capturing their bond perfectly.

Er schrieb ein berührendes Gedicht für die Trauerfeier seines Vaters, das ihre Verbindung perfekt einfing.

Many people find solace in the obsequies, as it allows them to say goodbye.

Viele Menschen finden Trost in der Trauerfeier, da sie ihnen erlaubt, Abschied zu nehmen.

They chose a beautiful location for the obsequies to reflect the person's love of nature.

Sie wählten einen schönen Ort für die Trauerfeier, um die Naturverbundenheit der Person widerzuspiegeln.

After the accident, the family planned the obsequies with great care and attention to detail.

Nach dem Unfall plante die Familie die Trauerfeier mit großer Sorgfalt und Liebe zum Detail.

We attended the obsequies of our beloved grandmother last weekend, remembering her remarkable life.

Wir nahmen am vergangenen Wochenende an der Trauerfeier unserer geliebten Großmutter teil und erinnerten uns an ihr bemerkenswertes Leben.

Attending her grandmother's obsequies helped the family find closure in their grief.

An der Trauerfeier ihrer Großmutter teilzunehmen, half der Familie, in ihrer Trauer einen Abschied zu finden.

Even if today the neighbors no longer fulfill the duties of the funeral director, they still stand at the side of the survivors with advice and deeds, work together with the innkeeper on the obsequies and help with them wherever it is necessary.

Wenn auch heute die Nachbarn nicht mehr die Aufgaben des Bestattungsunternehmers erfüllen, so stehen sie doch den Hinterbliebenen mit Rat und Tat zur Seite, richten in Zusammenarbeit mit dem Gastwirt die Trauerfeier aus und helfen dort, wo es nötig ist.

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