No. 11,904 in German
todesumstände
Circumstances of death.
In a sentence
Die Polizei untersucht die Todesumstände des Opfers.
The police are investigating the circumstances of the victim's death.
Here, 'Todesumstände' is used in its plural form to refer to the specific details or context surrounding the death, emphasizing its usage as a descriptor for investigative purposes.
Die Angehörigen möchten die Todesumstände näher verstehen.
The relatives want to understand more about the circumstances of the death.
In this case, 'Todesumstände' expresses a desire for clarity or knowledge about how the death occurred, again showcasing the word as a term for situational specifics.
Die genauen Todesumstände sind bisher unklar.
The exact circumstances of death are unclear so far.
Here, 'Todesumstände' is used to denote the essence of the situation surrounding the death, emphasizing its role in expressing a lack of information about the details.
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