German

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Etymology

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From tot (dead) +‎ Geburt (birth).

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈtoːtɡəˌbuːrt/, [ˈtoːt.ɡəˌbuːɐ̯t], [-ˌbʊɐ̯t]
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  • Hyphenation: Tot‧ge‧burt

Noun

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Totgeburt f (genitive Totgeburt, plural Totgeburten)

  1. stillbirth
  2. stillborn
    Synonym: Totgeborenes
  3. (figuratively) something bound to come to nought

Declension

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See also

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Further reading

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