die Nahtoderfahrung
Translation
near-death experience
Examples
Er hatte eine Nahtoderfahrung nach dem Unfall.
He had a near-death experience after the accident.
Sie schrieb ein Buch über ihre Nahtoderfahrung.
She wrote a book about her near-death experience.
Grammar Patterns
to have a ((Nahtoderfahrung)) eine Nahtoderfahrung haben She had a near-death experience.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Grenzerfahrung (borderline experience)
Etymology
A compound of 'Nah' (near) + 'Tod' (death) + 'Erfahrung' (experience).
Memory Tips
This is a very literal compound word. Just break it down into its three parts: Near-Death-Experience.