Swedish edit

Etymology edit

From jord (earth) +‎ fästa (attach). Likely originally of magically "attaching" someone to the ground so that they would not return from the dead. Attested since 1711.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /ˈjuːɖˌfɛːsta/

Verb edit

jordfästa (present jordfäster, preterite jordfäste, supine jordfäst, imperative jordfäst)

  1. to bury (ritualistically bury in a grave)
    Synonym: (more common) begrava

Usage notes edit

Refers to the ceremony, whereas begrava is (potentially) broader.

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