obsequy

əbˈsiːkwi
obsequies
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Translation of obsequy into German

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.
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Synonyms and analogies of obsequy in English

Examples of obsequy in a sentence

  • Family members gathered for the obsequy.
  • The family gathered for the obsequy at dawn.
  • An elaborate obsequy was held in his honor.

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

Noun
dieTrauerfeiernf.
Trauerfeierlichkeitn.
Leichenbegängnisn.
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