Sarg

See also: sarg, särg, and särg'

German

Etymology

From Middle High German sarc, from Old High German saruh, from Latin sarcophagus. Cognate with Hunsrik Saarich, Sarrich, Low German Sark, Dutch zerk, West Frisian sark.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /zark/ (standard)
  • IPA(key): /zaːç/ (widespread, especially northern and central Germany)
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Noun

Sarg m (genitive Sarges or Sargs, plural Särge)

  1. coffin

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Further reading

  • Sarg in Duden online
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