der Totfund
Translation
discovery of a body, carcass find
Examples
Die Polizei meldete einen Totfund im Park.
The police reported the discovery of a body in the park.
Grammar Patterns
a discovery of a body There was a discovery of a body on the riverbank.
Similar Words
der Leichenfund (discovery of a corpse)
Etymology
A compound word from 'tot' (dead) and 'der Fund' (the find, discovery). Literally a 'dead-find'.
Memory Tips
Break it down: a 'Fund' (find) that is 'tot' (dead). This word is often used in official reports.