der Todestag
Translation
anniversary of death, death anniversary
Examples
Wir gedenken seiner an seinem Todestag.
We remember him on the anniversary of his death.
Heute ist der zehnte Todestag meines Großvaters.
Today is the tenth anniversary of my grandfather's death.
Grammar Patterns
the anniversary of sb.'s death ((von j-m)) Der Todestag von Mozart ist der 5. Dezember.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Sterbetag; Antonyms: Geburtstag (birthday)
Etymology
From 'Tod' (death) + 'Tag' (day). Literally means 'death day'.
Memory Tips
Think of it as the opposite of 'Geburtstag' (birthday). One is the day of birth, the other is the day of death.