Tod
Der Tod ist ein natürlicher Teil des Lebens.
Death is a natural part of life.
The cessation of life; the end of existence.
Sie starb friedlich im Schlaf und ihr Tod war unerwartet.
She died peacefully in her sleep, and her death was unexpected.
In German, 'Tod' is always capitalized as it is a noun.
A personification of death, often depicted as a skeletal figure with a scythe.
Der Tod kam in der Nacht und nahm sie mit sich.
Death came in the night and took her with him.
This usage is common in folklore and literature.
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Pro Tip
Capitalization
Remember that 'Tod' is always capitalized in German as it is a noun.
Gold Rule
Formal vs. Informal
In formal contexts, 'Tod' is used, while in informal contexts, 'Sterben' or 'Ableben' might be preferred.
Word Origin
From Middle High German 'tôt', from Old High German 'tōd', from Proto-Germanic 'dauþuz', related to Old English 'dēaþ' and Old Norse 'dauði'.
Usage Notes
In German, 'Tod' is a noun and is always capitalized. It can refer to the concept of death or the personification of death.