Kindstod

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German

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Etymology

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Kind (child) +‎ -s- +‎ Tod (death)

Pronunciation

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  • IPA(key): /ˈkɪntsˌtoːt/
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Noun

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Kindstod m (strong, genitive Kindstodes or Kindstods, plural Kindstode)

  1. cot death, crib death, sudden infant death syndrome (unexplained death of a baby, usually while sleeping)

Usage notes

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Usually combined with plötzlich (sudden): plötzlicher Kindstod.

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