English–German
“dead person” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtoːtə/
Example
Bei dem Brand fanden Retter mehrere Tote.
In the fire, rescuers found several dead people.
How to say “dead person” in German
“Dead person” in German is Tote.
A person whose life has ended, often viewed as a body found or recovered after death.
Example sentences with Tote
Das Attentat forderte mehr als zehn Tote.
The attack left more than ten people dead.
Tips for using Tote
- Tote is direct and often factual in reports, while Verstorbene is a more respectful term for a deceased person.