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Afrikaans
Etymology
From Dutch praalgraf. Equivalent to praal + graf.
Pronunciation
Noun
praalgraf (plural praalgrafte)
- 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
Etymology
Compound of pralen + graf.
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /ˈpraːl.ɣrɑf/
- Hyphenation: praal‧graf
Noun
praalgraf n (plural praalgraven)
- 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.
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