Todesanzeige
dieNounobituary, death notice
English translations
- 01
necrology
- 02
obituary
Word details
- German meaning
- Eine öffentliche Bekanntmachung des Todes einer Person, oft in einer Zeitung.
- English meaning
- Obituary
- Synonym
- Nachruf
- German example
- In der Zeitung stand eine Todesanzeige für den verstorbenen Professor.
- English example
- There was an obituary for the deceased professor in the newspaper.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- die
- Singular Form
- die Todesanzeige
- Plural Form
- die Todesanzeigen
Related words
- Nachruf
An obituary is an article or speech published or delivered after a person's death, commemorating their life and achievements.
Example sentences with “Todesanzeige”
Wir haben die Todesanzeige in der Zeitung veröffentlicht. (We published the obituary in the newspaper.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between 'Todesanzeige' and 'Nachruf'?
A 'Todesanzeige' is a short notice announcing a death, whereas a 'Nachruf' is a longer, commemorative article about the deceased's life.