No. 4,549 in Dutch
death
The Dutch word for "death" is "dood," meaning the end of life or the state of being dead.
In a sentence
De dood is een natuurlijk onderdeel van het leven.
Death is a natural part of life.
Here, 'de dood' is a noun used in the sense of the concept of death as a part of life.
Veel mensen zijn bang voor de dood.
Many people fear death.
In this context, 'de dood' is used to refer to the existential event or state.
Zijn dood kwam als een schok voor iedereen.
His death came as a shock to everyone.
'Zijn dood' here specifies the passing of a particular person, emphasizing the personal aspect of death.
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