Noun
der Leichnam
Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪ̯çˌnaːm/
corpse (dead human body)
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plural Leichname
Meanings
Noun
- corpse (dead human body)
Example sentence
Der Leichnam wurde in die Heimat des Verstorbenen überführt.
The body was transferred to the deceased's home country.
Word forms
singular
der Leichnam
plural
die Leichname
The four cases
Singular
Nominativeder Leichnam
Accusativeden Leichnam
Dativedem Leichnam
Genitivedes Leichnams
Plural
Nominativedie Leichname
Accusativedie Leichname
Dativeden Leichnamen
Genitiveder Leichname
Usage
- einen Leichnam überführen — Transfer a deceased person's body; formal wording.
- Leichnam / Leiche — Both refer to a dead human body; Leichnam is often more formal or solemn.
Der Leichnam wurde in die Kapelle gebracht.
The body was taken to the chapel.