Meaning 1formal; sensitive topic · 82%
The intentional ending of one's own life.
Natural examples
Beratungsstellen informieren Angehörige über Suizid und Prävention.
Counselors inform families about suicide and prevention.
In diesem Bericht wird der Begriff Suizid sachlich verwendet.
A factual report uses the term suicide carefully.
Zur Suizidprävention bespricht das Team konkrete Maßnahmen.
For suicide prevention, the team discusses practical measures.
Usage note
Duden lists both masculine and neuter gender; the plural is Suizide. The term is used in factual medical and social discussion.
Mini-lesson: Suizid
The intentional ending of one's own life. Duden lists both masculine and neuter gender; the plural is Suizide. The term is used in factual medical and social discussion.
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