Vergraben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Vergraben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to bury", "to inter" or "to cover up".

Essential properties of "vergraben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties

  • Infinitive: vergraben
  • Simple past: vergrub
  • Participle: vergraben

See full conjugation of vergraben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Meanings of "vergraben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To bury or cover completely"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er hat den Schatz im Garten vergraben.He has buried the treasure in the garden.
  2. Die Katze hat den Fischknochen vergraben.The cat has buried the fish bone.
  3. Sie vergraben die Zeitkapsel unter dem Baum.They bury the time capsule under the tree.

2.) "To hide or withdraw socially"

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Nach dem Skandal hat er sich in seinem Haus vergraben.After the scandal, he hid himself away in his house.
  2. Sie vergraben sich oft in ihrem Zimmer, wenn sie traurig ist.She often hides herself away in her room when she is sad.
  3. Er hat sich nach dem Verlust in Arbeit vergraben.After the loss, he buried himself in work.
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