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death in Afrikaans

death in Afrikaans is dood — death means the end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.

death in Afrikaans

dood
noun
cessation of life

What does "death" mean?

  1. noun The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.
    "The disease can cause death if left untreated."
  2. noun The end or collapse of something non-living, used figuratively.
    "The internet was blamed for the death of the local newspaper."
  3. name The personification of death, traditionally shown as a hooded, skeletal figure carrying a scythe.
    "In the painting, Death stands at the edge of the battlefield."

death in a sentence

  • The disease can cause death if left untreated.
  • Her death came as a shock to everyone who knew her.
  • The internet was blamed for the death of the local newspaper.
  • In the painting, Death stands at the edge of the battlefield.

Common Afrikaans translations

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What is "death" in Afrikaans?

"death" in Afrikaans is dood. death means: The end of life; the permanent cessation of all vital functions in a living thing.

How do you use "death" in a sentence?

Example: "The disease can cause death if left untreated." In Afrikaans, "death" is dood.

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