obituary
der Nachruf, die Nachrufe
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obituary
A text or speech that honors the life and achievements of a person who has recently died. Obituaries are often published in newspapers or delivered at memorial services.
In der Zeitung stand ein langer Nachruf auf den verstorbenen Künstler.
There was a long obituary in the newspaper for the deceased artist.
| gender | masculine der |
|---|---|
| plural | die Nachrufe |
| genitive | des Nachrufs |
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| nominative | der Nachruf | die Nachrufe |
| accusative | den Nachruf | die Nachrufe |
| dative | dem Nachruf | den Nachrufen |
| genitive | des Nachrufs des Nachrufes | der Nachrufe |
The article changes with the case; it is shown in colour.
The word is made up of 'nach' (after) and 'Ruf' (call/reputation). So it literally describes a 'call' that follows a person after their death and honors their reputation.
Sein Nachruf betonte seine Großzügigkeit und seinen Humor.
His obituary emphasized his generosity and his humor.
To name the person being honored, you use the preposition 'auf' (for/about) with the accusative.
Die Familie veröffentlichte einen emotionalen Nachruf auf ihre Großmutter.
The family published an emotional obituary for their grandmother.
Common verbs used with 'Nachruf' (obituary) are 'einen Nachruf schreiben' (to write an obituary), 'einen Nachruf veröffentlichen' (to publish an obituary), or, at a memorial service, 'einen Nachruf halten' (to deliver an obituary/eulogy).
Ein guter Freund wird bei der Beerdigung den Nachruf halten.
A good friend will deliver the eulogy at the funeral.
