English–German
“cause of death” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtoːdəsuːɐ̯ˌzaxə/
Example
Man hat die Todesursache noch nicht geklärt.
The cause of death has not yet been determined.
How to say “cause of death” in German
“Cause of death” in German is Todesursache.
The underlying illness or organ failure identified as the reason a person dies.
Example sentences with Todesursache
Nach der Analyse stand die genaue Todesursache fest.
After the analysis, the precise cause of death was determined.
Tips for using Todesursache
- The formal noun Todesursache is common in medical and official contexts, while everyday speech often uses an expression such as an einer Krankheit sterben.