NOUN
derSelbstmord/ˈzɛlpstˌmɔʁt/suicide
Selbstmord is a German noun that means suicide. It is pronounced /ˈzɛlpstˌmɔʁt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Selbstmorde".
Definitions
1.the intentional act of killing oneself(act of taking one's own life)
a.ending one's own life by one's own hand
Der Selbstmord ist ein ernstes gesellschaftliches Problem.—Suicide is a serious social problem.
b.committing suicide
Er hat Selbstmord begangen.—He committed suicide.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Selbstmord | die Selbstmorde |
| Genitive | des Selbstmords | der Selbstmorde |
| Dative | dem Selbstmord | den Selbstmorden |
| Accusative | den Selbstmord | die Selbstmorde |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Selbstmord" mean in English?
- "Selbstmord" means suicide. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Selbstmord"?
- "Selbstmord" is pronounced /ˈzɛlpstˌmɔʁt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Selbstmord" der, die, or das?
- "Selbstmord" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Selbstmord"?
- The plural of "Selbstmord" is "Selbstmorde".
- What part of speech is "Selbstmord"?
- "Selbstmord" is a noun in German.
