No. 6,166 in German
death
The German word for "death" is "Tod," meaning the end of life.
In a sentence
Der Tod ist unausweichlich.
Death is inevitable.
Here, 'Tod' is used as a noun to express the concept of death, emphasizing its inevitability.
Er fürchtet den Tod nicht.
He does not fear death.
In this sentence, 'Tod' functions as a direct object (accusative case) showing what is feared.
Die Krankheit führte zu seinem Tod.
The illness led to his death.
Here, 'Tod' again is used as a noun in a predicative structure, describing the outcome of the action.
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