English–German

“suicide” in German

German

Pronunciation

IPA/ˈzɛlpstˌmɔɐ̯t/

Example

In den Nachrichten wurden mehrere Selbstmorde gemeldet.

Several suicides were reported in the news.

Illustration for Selbstmord (suicide)

How to say “suicide” in German

“Suicide” in German is Selbstmord.

A life ends through a person's own deliberate action rather than through an outside killer.

Full entry for Selbstmord: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with Selbstmord

Es ist wichtig, offen über Selbstmord zu sprechen.

It is important to talk openly about suicide.

Tips for using Selbstmord

  • The direct word Selbstmord can sound stark, so Suizid or sich das Leben nehmen may be chosen in more sensitive contexts.

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