NOUN

derTod/toːt/death

Tod is a German noun that means death. It is pronounced /toːt/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Tode".

Definitions

1.the end of life; death(general)

a.state of no longer being alive

Der Tod ist ein Teil des Lebens.—Death is a part of life.

b.the condition of being deceased

Viele Menschen fürchten den Tod.—Many people fear death.

Declension

Gendermasculine

SingularPlural
Nominativeder Toddie Tode
Genitivedes Todesder Tode
Dativedem Todeden Toden
Accusativeden Toddie Tode

Frequently asked questions

What does "Tod" mean in English?
"Tod" means death. It is a German noun.
How do you pronounce "Tod"?
"Tod" is pronounced /toːt/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Is "Tod" der, die, or das?
"Tod" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
What is the plural of "Tod"?
The plural of "Tod" is "Tode".
What part of speech is "Tod"?
"Tod" is a noun in German.

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Make “Tod” stick.

Practice it in real sentences in the Alexandria app. Miss it, and Alexandria explains why, then brings it back right before you’d forget.