This is the 1192nd most frequent Swedish word.
dödsfall
"Death" or "fatality."
The word 'dödsfall' is used to refer to a single instance of death. Here, it emphasizes an event impacting a community.
Ett plötsligt dödsfall skakade hela samhället.
A sudden death shook the entire community.
In this sentence, 'dödsfall' is used in a general sense, implying instances of death covered by the insurance policy.
Försäkringen täcker dödsfall både på grund av sjukdom och olycka.
The insurance covers deaths both due to illness and accident.
Here, 'dödsfall' refers to reported occurrences of death over a specific timeframe.