When German Is Too Literal

I just learned that the German word for "morgue" is "Leichenschauhaus." It literally means "corpse show house."

Or you can say "Leichenhalle" or "Leichenhaus" ("corpse hall" and "corpse house"). "Leichenkeller" ("corpse basement") is also an option.

My dear German language. I love your literal-mindedness! But sometimes... it's a bit much.