No. 3,927 in German
tode
"Tode" is the plural form of "Tod," meaning "deaths" in English.
In a sentence
Der Tod des Königs hat das Land erschüttert.
The death of the king has shaken the country.
Here, 'Tod' is a singular noun meaning 'death' in a general sense, used in the genitive case to indicate possession, referring to 'the death of the king' and its impact.
Nach dem Tode seiner Mutter schien er sehr nachdenklich.
After the death of his mother, he seemed very thoughtful.
Here, 'Tode' is used as the singular noun 'Tod' with a dative suffix, indicating 'after the death' in a temporal clause.
Sie kämpft gegen Krankheiten und Tode auf der ganzen Welt.
She fights against illnesses and deaths around the world.
Here, 'Tode' is the plural form of 'Tod,' indicating multiple instances of death, as part of a list describing what she is fighting against.
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