This is the 6166th most frequent German word.
death
The German word for "death" is "Tod," meaning the end of life.
Here, 'Tod' is used as a noun to express the concept of death, emphasizing its inevitability.
Der Tod ist unausweichlich.
Death is inevitable.
In this sentence, 'Tod' functions as a direct object (accusative case) showing what is feared.
Er fürchtet den Tod nicht.
He does not fear death.
Here, 'Tod' again is used as a noun in a predicative structure, describing the outcome of the action.