German Conversation · Level 76
57 words
German word
Todestag
Pronunciation
IPA/ˈtoːdəsˌtaːk/
Meaning
- masculine nounanniversary of someone's death
Example
Heute ist der Todestag meiner Großmutter.
Today is the anniversary of my grandmother's death.
More examples
Jedes Jahr jährt sich der Todestag seines Großvaters.
Every year, the anniversary of his grandfather's death comes around.
Core concept
A calendar date that returns each year as a quiet marker for one person's passing.
Common phrases
den Todestag begehen
observe the anniversary of someone's death
der Todestag jährt sich
The anniversary of someone's death comes around
Similar words
Geburtstag: The anniversary of someone's birth, celebrated each year.
Jahrestag: The anniversary of an important past event.
Gedenktag: A set day for commemorating a person or event.
Beerdigung: A burial ceremony held to mourn someone who has died.
Definition in German
Todestag bezeichnet den jährlichen Gedenktag für den Tod einer Person.
Word origin
Todestag combines Tod ('death') and Tag ('day'), two inherited Germanic nouns related to Old High German tot and tag.
Usage tips
- Todestag is masculine, so the forms are der Todestag and die Todestage.
Other meanings
- day of deathnoun
Opposites
- Geburtstagbirthdaynoun
Related words
- Totenmesserequiem massnoun