Death Idioms in the English and German language

Focusing on the linguistic exploration of idioms related to death, this seminar paper presents a theoretical framework followed by a contrastive analysis of English and German expressions. It begins by defining idioms and discussing euphemisms, metaphors, and the cultural taboos surrounding death. The analysis aims to identify lexical and semantic similarities between the two languages, examining the origins of specific idioms. The paper concludes with a reflective summary, highlighting the findings of the comparative study.