English–German
“obituary” in German
German
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈnaːxˌʁuːf/
Example
Zum Tod des Lehrers schrieb die Gemeinde einen Nachruf.
After the teacher's death, the community wrote an obituary.
How to say “obituary” in German
“Obituary” in German is Nachruf.
A memorial portrait in words, presenting a dead person's life and achievements with respect.
Example sentences with Nachruf
Im Nachruf würdigte die Redaktion das Lebenswerk des Schriftstellers.
In the obituary, the editorial staff honored the writer's life's work.
Tips for using Nachruf
- Nachruf is masculine, with the plural Nachrufe, and commonly occurs with schreiben for a written tribute.