Zoeken
to bury
01
begraven, ten grave brengen
to put a dead person or animal beneath the ground
Transitive: to bury a dead person or animal
Example
The family buries their beloved pet in the backyard.
The ancient civilization would bury their leaders with great ceremony.
Right now, the funeral director is burying the casket in the designated plot.
02
begraven, verbergen
to cover or hide something from sight, often by placing it in the ground or covering it with another material
Transitive: to bury sth
Example
The construction workers had to bury the utility lines beneath the road.
They buried the time capsule for future generations to discover.
The treasure chest was buried on a deserted island, hidden from view.
03
onderdompelen in, zich storten op
to engage intensely in an activity or interest, ignoring other responsibilities or issues
Transitive: to bury oneself in an activity
Example
After the breakup, she buried herself in painting as a form of escape.
He often buries himself in his hobbies to avoid family drama.
To avoid dealing with reality, she buried herself in online gaming.
04
begraven, bedekken
to cover someone or something entirely so that they are no longer visible
Transitive: to bury sth
Example
They buried the car under piles of leaves in the autumn.
The floodwaters buried the fields, destroying the crops.
The waves buried the sandcastle, washing it away.
05
begraven, verbergen
to keep a feeling or memory hidden or to try to forget about it
Transitive: to bury a feeling or memory
Example
He buried his anger rather than confront the issue.
She wanted to bury the memories of her difficult childhood.
She tried to bury her sadness after the loss of her pet.
Voorbeeld
The family buries their beloved pet in the backyard.
The ancient civilization would bury their leaders with great ceremony.
Right now, the funeral director is burying the casket in the designated plot.
In the cemetery, they will bury their grandmother next to her husband.
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