der Selbstmord
Translation
suicide
Examples
Er hat Selbstmord begangen.
He committed suicide.
Die Zahl der Selbstmorde ist gestiegen.
The number of suicides has increased.
Grammar Patterns
to commit suicide Er hat Selbstmord begangen.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Suizid, Freitod
Etymology
Composed of 'Selbst' (self) and 'Mord' (murder). It literally means 'self-murder'.
Memory Tips
Think of the direct English translation 'self-murder'. It's often used with the verb 'begehen' (to commit).