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sich das Leben nehmen

to take his own life / He commits suicide

Türkçe: canına kıymak

Noun
Leben n.
Verb
nehmen
Topic
Gesellschaft und Leben

In a sentence

Er war so verzweifelt, dass er sich das Leben nehmen wollte.

How it is used

Formal, respectful term for suicide. Used in news reports or official contexts. Avoid in casual conversation—use 'Selbstmord begehen' is more direct but less sensitive.

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