Nachruf — meaning in English

English meaning

• epitaph noun Words inscribed on a gravestone or tomb in memory of the person buried there.
• obituary noun A published notice of someone's death, often with a summary of their life, usually appearing in a newspaper.

Senses

Nachruf is used for these senses in English:

• epitaph A poem or other short text written in memory of a deceased person.
• obituary (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.

Related German words