die Leiche, -n

The German word "Leiche" is a noun meaning "corpse" or "dead body".

• It is a single root word, not a compound.
• The term specifically refers to a lifeless human body.

Similar words:

• "Kadaver": often used for animal carcasses, sometimes for humans in scientific contexts.
• "Tote": means "the dead person" but less specific to the physical body.
• "Messie": unrelated.

Differences:

• Leiche is the standard, common word for a human corpse.
• Kadaver is more technical or used for animals.
• Tote focuses more on the person rather than the physical remains.