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obituary in German

obituary in German is Todesanzeige, Nekrolog, Traueranzeige — obituary means a published notice of someone's death, often with a summary of their life, usually appearing in a newspaper.

obituary in German

Todesanzeige
noun
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
Nekrolog
noun
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
Traueranzeige
noun
A brief notice of a person's death, especially one published in a newspaper or other publication; also (obsolete) , the section of a newspaper where notices of deaths are published.
Nachruf
noun
(by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.
Nekrolog
noun
(by extension) A brief biography of a person (especially one who is well-known) who has recently died, usually describing their life and achievements, particularly in the form of an article in a news publication or an item in a news broadcast.

What does "obituary" mean?

  1. noun A published notice of someone's death, often with a summary of their life, usually appearing in a newspaper.
    "His obituary described his decades of charity work."

obituary in a sentence

  • His obituary described his decades of charity work.
  • The newspaper's obituary section ran three columns that day.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "obituary" in German?

"obituary" in German is Todesanzeige, Nekrolog, Traueranzeige. obituary means: A published notice of someone's death, often with a summary of their life, usually appearing in a newspaper.

How do you use "obituary" in a sentence?

Example: "His obituary described his decades of charity work." In German, "obituary" is Todesanzeige, Nekrolog, Traueranzeige.

Are there other ways to say "obituary" in German?

Yes — German has 4 translations listed for "obituary": Todesanzeige, Nekrolog, Traueranzeige, Nachruf.

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