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suicide in Afrikaans

suicide in Afrikaans is selfmoord, selfdood — suicide means the act of intentionally ending one's own life.

suicide in Afrikaans

selfmoord
noun
instance of killing oneself
selfdood
noun
instance of killing oneself

What does "suicide" mean?

  1. noun The act of intentionally ending one's own life.
    "The charity offers support to families affected by suicide."
  2. noun Figuratively, an action so damaging that it destroys a person's career, reputation, or chances.
    "Publicly insulting your biggest client is corporate suicide."
  3. verb To kill oneself.
    "The novel's narrator suicides in the final chapter."

suicide in a sentence

  • The charity offers support to families affected by suicide.
  • Doctors are trained to spot the warning signs of suicide.
  • Publicly insulting your biggest client is corporate suicide.
  • Skipping the final exam would be academic suicide.

Common Afrikaans translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "suicide" in Afrikaans?

"suicide" in Afrikaans is selfmoord, selfdood. suicide means: The act of intentionally ending one's own life.

How do you use "suicide" in a sentence?

Example: "The charity offers support to families affected by suicide." In Afrikaans, "suicide" is selfmoord, selfdood.

Are there other ways to say "suicide" in Afrikaans?

Yes — Afrikaans has 2 translations listed for "suicide": selfmoord, selfdood.

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