This is the 3927th most frequent German word.
tode
"Tode" is the plural form of "Tod," meaning "deaths" in English.
Here, 'Tod' is a singular noun meaning 'death' in a general sense, used in the genitive case to indicate possession, referring to 'the death of the king' and its impact.
Der Tod des Königs hat das Land erschüttert.
The death of the king has shaken the country.
Here, 'Tode' is used as the singular noun 'Tod' with a dative suffix, indicating 'after the death' in a temporal clause.
Nach dem Tode seiner Mutter schien er sehr nachdenklich.
After the death of his mother, he seemed very thoughtful.
Here, 'Tode' is the plural form of 'Tod,' indicating multiple instances of death, as part of a list describing what she is fighting against.