Leichnam
German edit
Etymology edit
From Middle High German līchname, from Old High German līhhinhamo, alternative form of līhhamo, from Proto-West Germanic *līkahamō.
Cognate with Dutch lichaam, Old English līchama (English likam (“corpse”)).
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
Leichnam m (strong, genitive Leichnams, plural Leichname)
Usage notes edit
- Leichnam and Leiche are widely interchangeable. However, Leichnam has a more respectful and venerating tone. It tends to be used especially in the context of funerals and graves, while Leiche tends to be used in the context of crime, war, medicine, etc.
Declension edit
Declension of Leichnam [masculine, strong]