Freitod
derNounsuicide (euphemistic)
English translations
- 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
Related words
- Selbstmord
Suicide is the intentional taking of one's own life. It's a sensitive topic that should be openly discussed to seek help.
Example sentences with “Freitod”
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).