Leichnam

derNoun

corpse; body

English translations

  1. 01

    corpse

  2. 02

    body

Word details

German meaning
Ein toter Körper, meist von einem Menschen.
English meaning
Corpse, dead body
Synonym
Kadaver, Tote
German example
Der Leichnam wurde zur Autopsie gebracht.
English example
The corpse was taken for autopsy.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Leichnam
Plural Form
die Leichname

Example sentences with “Leichnam”

  1. Der Leichnam wurde gefunden. (The body was found.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'Leichnam' formal?

Yes, it is a formal and respectful term for a deceased person.