Totenkopf
derNounskull; death's head
English translations
- 01
skull
Word details
- German meaning
- Der knöcherne Schädel eines toten Menschen oder Tieres, oft als Symbol für Tod oder Gefahr verwendet.
- English meaning
- skull, death's head
- Synonym
- Schädel
- German example
- Die Piratenflagge zeigte einen Totenkopf mit gekreuzten Knochen.
- English example
- The pirate flag showed a skull and crossbones.
- Type
- Noun
- Article
- der
- Singular Form
- der Totenkopf
- Plural Form
- die Totenköpfe
Related words
- Totenkopfäffchen
skull monkey
- Totenkopffahne
A skull and crossbones flag is a flag depicting a skull, often with crossed bones. It is historically used by pirates.
- Totenkopfflagge
Jolly Roger
- Totenkopfäffchen
Squirrel monkey
- Piratenflagge
Pirate flag
Example sentences with “Totenkopf”
Auf der Flasche war ein Totenkopf abgebildet. (A skull was depicted on the bottle.)
Frequently asked questions
What is the plural of Totenkopf?
The plural is 'Totenköpfe'. It is a masculine noun (der Totenkopf).