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Etymology

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From Dutch praalgraf. Equivalent to praal +‎ graf.

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Noun

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praalgraf (plural praalgrafte)

  1. An decorative grave or funerary monument (e.g. a large statue), a mausoleum.
    Synonym: mausoleum
    Die diktators van hierdie land behoort in praalgrafte gesit te word.
    The dictators of this country are supposed to be placed in ostentatious graves.

Dutch

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Etymology

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Compound of pralen +‎ graf.

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈpraːl.ɣrɑf/
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  • Hyphenation: praal‧graf

Noun

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praalgraf n (plural praalgraven)

  1. An decorative grave or funerary monument (e.g. a large statue), a mausoleum.
    Synonym: mausoleum
    Een praalhans behoort in een praalgraf begraven te worden.
    A braggart ought to be buried in an ostentatious grave.

Descendants

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  • Afrikaans: praalgraf
  • West Frisian: prealgrêf (calque)