This is the 4549th most frequent Dutch word.
death
The Dutch word for "death" is "dood," meaning the end of life or the state of being dead.
Here, 'de dood' is a noun used in the sense of the concept of death as a part of life.
De dood is een natuurlijk onderdeel van het leven.
Death is a natural part of life.
In this context, 'de dood' is used to refer to the existential event or state.
Veel mensen zijn bang voor de dood.
Many people fear death.
'Zijn dood' here specifies the passing of a particular person, emphasizing the personal aspect of death.