Freitod

derNoun

suicide (euphemistic)

English translations

  1. 01

    suicide

Word details

German meaning
Die absichtliche Beendigung des eigenen Lebens.
English meaning
Suicide
Synonym
Selbstmord, Suizid
German example
Der Freitod des Künstlers schockierte die Öffentlichkeit.
English example
The artist's suicide shocked the public.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Freitod
Plural Form
die Freitode

Example sentences with “Freitod”

  1. Er wählte den Freitod. (He chose suicide.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Freitod a neutral term?

No, it is a euphemism and can be seen as controversial. It is masculine (der).