In German
Tod
Meaning: death
Example sentences
DerTodihresGroßvaterswarsehrtraurig.
Her grandfather's death was very sad.
NachdemToddesKönigsübernahmseinSohndenThron.
After the king's death, his son took the throne.
Grammar note
“Der Tod” is masculine. It's closely related to the adjective “tot” (dead) and the verb “töten” (to kill) — all three share the same root, unlike English “death”/“dead”/“kill” which look unrelated.
Common mistake
Don't confuse “Tod” (death, the noun) with “tot” (dead, the adjective) — “der Tod” vs. “er ist tot”, one letter apart but different parts of speech.
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How is “Tod” related to “tot” and “töten”?
All three share the same root: “Tod” (death, noun), “tot” (dead, adjective), “töten” (to kill, verb) — a family that's much more visibly connected than their English equivalents.
Is “Tod” masculine, feminine or neuter?
Masculine: “der Tod”.