der Todesfall
Translation
death, fatality, case of death, bereavement
Examples
Es gab einen Todesfall in der Familie.
There was a death in the family.
Die Polizei untersucht den plötzlichen Todesfall.
The police are investigating the sudden death.
Grammar Patterns
a death in the family ((ein Todesfall in der Familie)) There was a death in the family.
in case of death ((bei einem Todesfall)) In case of death, one has to organize a lot.
Similar Words
Sterbefall (demise), Ableben (passing)
Etymology
Composed of 'Tod' (death) and 'Fall' (case). Literally a 'case of death'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a specific 'Fall' (case) that involves 'Tod' (death), like a medical or police case.