Leiche

dieNoun

corpse, dead body

English translations

  1. 01

    corpse

  2. 02

    body

Word details

German meaning
Ein toter Körper, meist von einem Menschen.
English meaning
Corpse
Synonym
Toter, Kadaver
German example
Die Leiche wurde im Fluss gefunden.
English example
The corpse was found in the river.
Type
Noun
Article
die
Singular Form
die Leiche
Plural Form
die Leichen

Example sentences with “Leiche”

  1. Die Polizei untersuchte die Leiche. (The police examined the corpse.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Leiche' a polite word?

It is the standard, neutral term for a dead body. In very formal contexts, 'Verstorbener' (deceased) is used.