This is the 1504th most frequent Dutch word.
begraven
To bury.
In this sentence, the word 'begraven' is used in its literal sense to mean 'buried'.
De hond is begraven in de achtertuin.
The dog is buried in the backyard.
Here, 'begraven' takes on a metaphorical meaning, implying that the secret is deeply hidden or unknown within history.
Het geheim ligt diep begraven in de geschiedenis.
The secret lies deeply buried in history.
In this context, 'begraven' is used figuratively, meaning to end or put an end to the quarrel.