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suicide in German

suicide in German is Selbstmord, Suizid, Freitod — suicide means the act of intentionally ending one's own life.

suicide in German

Selbstmord
noun
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing oneself, or of multiple people doing so.
Suizid
noun
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing oneself, or of multiple people doing so.
Freitod
noun
(countable) A particular instance of a person intentionally killing oneself, or of multiple people doing so.
Selbstmörder
noun
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themself.
Selbstmörderin
noun
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themself.
Suizident
noun
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themself.
Suizidant
noun
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themself.
Suizidantin
noun
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themself.
Suizidentin
noun
(countable) A person who has intentionally killed themself.

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."
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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.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "suicide" in German?
"suicide" in German is Selbstmord, Suizid, Freitod. 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 German, "suicide" is Selbstmord, Suizid, Freitod.
Are there other ways to say "suicide" in German?
Yes — German has 9 translations listed for "suicide": Selbstmord, Suizid, Freitod, Selbstmörder, Selbstmörderin, Suizident.
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