Sarg
/zark/
The German word for casket is Sarg.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of Sarg is Särge. The noun is masculine, as indicated by the article der Sarg.
How do you pronounce it?
/zark/
Did you know?
- The word Sarg shares a root with the Greek word sarcophagus, which literally translates to 'flesh-eating', because the limestone used for these containers was thought to dissolve the body.
- While Sarg refers specifically to a burial casket, a small, decorative jewelry box is usually called a Schmuckkästchen rather than a Sarg.
- In Germany, it is a common custom to have a Sarg open during the wake to allow mourners to say a final goodbye, which is less common in some other European cultures.
Examples in context
- Dieser Sarg ist zu schwer.This casket is too heavy.This sentence is useful for describing the weight of a Sarg.Tatoeba #12432644 by Yorwba, translation #9359669 by DJ_Saidez
- Als sie den Sarg öffneten, war niemand darin.When they opened the casket, there was no one there.This sentence is useful for describing the act of opening a Sarg.Tatoeba #12432645 by Yorwba, translation #10739032 by SGM
- Ein Leichenträger trägt den Sarg des Verstorbenen bei der Beerdigung.A pallbearer carries the casket of the deceased at their funeral.This sentence is useful for describing a pallbearer carrying a Sarg during a funeral.Tatoeba #12432646 by Yorwba, translation #8737943 by Bellifer
- Wir müssen einen Sarg für die Beerdigung bestellen.We need to order a casket for the funeral.
- Leider muss der Sarg geschlossen bleiben.Unfortunately, the casket must remain closed.
- Die Familie hat einen wunderschönen Sarg ausgewählt.The family has chosen a beautiful casket.
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Example conversation
Maximilian and Hannah are discussing a scene from a gothic novel.
- MaximilianDer Sarg im Buch ist aus dunklem Holz.The casket in the book is made of dark wood.
- HannahDas wirkt sehr unheimlich, Maximilian.That seems very eerie, Maximilian.
- MaximilianJa, die Szene mit dem Sarg ist sehr düster.Yes, the scene with the casket is very gloomy.
- HannahIch mag solche Geschichten eigentlich gar nicht.I don't actually like stories like that at all.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Sarg, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Sarg, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
