resulting death
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resulting death
The death of a person as the direct consequence of a specific event, such as an accident, an injury, or a criminal offense. Often used in legal or medical contexts.
Der Angeklagte wurde wegen Körperverletzung mit Todesfolge verurteilt.
The defendant was convicted of bodily injury resulting in death.
This word is made up of 'Tod' (death), with the linking '-es', and 'Folge' (consequence). It literally means that death is the result, that is, the consequence, of another event.
Der Sturz von der Leiter hatte leider die Todesfolge.
The fall from the ladder unfortunately resulted in death.
'Todesfolge' (resulting death) is a term used mainly in the technical language of the justice system, police, and medicine. You rarely hear it in everyday language.
Der Arzt musste im Bericht die genaue Todesfolge dokumentieren.
The doctor had to document the exact resulting death in the report.
The word is very often used in the fixed combination '[criminal offense/accident] mit Todesfolge' ([criminal offense/accident] resulting in death). This is an established legal term.
Es handelte sich um einen Raubüberfall mit Todesfolge.
It was a robbery resulting in death.
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'der Tod' and 'die Todesfolge' both have to do with the end of life. 'der Tod' is the general term for this state or event. 'die Todesfolge' is much more specific: it means that a death was the direct result of something, for example an accident, an injury, or a crime. The word sounds more legal or medical. Learners may confuse the words because both talk about dying. In everyday language, people usually say 'Tod'; 'Todesfolge' is used when you want to name the cause or responsibility precisely.
Die Polizei untersucht einen Unfall mit Todesfolge.
The police are investigating a fatal accident.
Nach dem Tod ihres Großvaters brauchte die Familie viel Ruhe.
After her grandfather's death, the family needed a lot of peace and quiet.