ADJECTIVE

posthum/pɔsˈtuːm/posthumous; after death

posthum is a German adjective that means posthumous or after death. It is pronounced /pɔsˈtuːm/.

Definitions

1.occurring, awarded, or published after the death of the person concerned(events after a person's death)

a.given or happening after someone's death

Er erhielt die Auszeichnung posthum.He received the award posthumously.

b.published or performed after author's death

Das Buch wurde posthum veröffentlicht.The book was published posthumously.

Adjective Forms

Positiveposthum

Frequently asked questions

What does "posthum" mean in English?
"posthum" means posthumous or after death. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "posthum"?
"posthum" is pronounced /pɔsˈtuːm/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "posthum"?
"posthum" is a adjective in German.

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