nounnoun
der Tod, -e
smrt
Es ist der Moment, wenn ein Lebewesen aufhört zu leben und alle Körperfunktionen enden.
The German word "Tod" is a noun meaning "death".
- Root word: Tod — refers directly to the end of life or the state of being dead.
Similar words:
- Sterben (verb: to die) — the process of dying
- Ableben (noun) — a formal or euphemistic term for death
- Versterben (verb) — a more formal term for passing away
- Der Untergang — downfall, but sometimes used metaphorically as death.
Differences:
- Tod specifically names the state or concept of death as a noun.
- Sterben, versterben focus on the process of dying (verb).
- Ableben is more formal or euphemistic, often used in polite or official contexts.
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Examples
Sein Tod war unerwartet.noun
Njegova smrt bila je neočekivana.
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