versterben
pass away
Es bedeutet, dass jemand sein Leben verliert und nicht mehr lebt.
The German word "versterben" is a verb that means "to die" or "to pass away." It is derived from the prefix "ver-" and the verb "sterben," which literally means "to die." "Versterben" is often used in a more formal or euphemistic context compared to simply using "sterben."
Similar words in German include "sterben" (to die), "ableben" (to pass away), and "entschlafen" (to fall asleep, often used euphemistically for dying).
The primary difference is the tone and formality; "versterben" tends to carry a gentle, more respectful connotation compared to "sterben," which is more direct.
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Examples
Mein Großvater ist letztes Jahr verstorben.verb
My grandfather passed away last year.
Am Ende des Sommers verstarb er plötzlich.verb
At the end of the summer, he suddenly passed away.
Er musste leider nach kurzer Krankheit versterben.verb
Unfortunately, he had to pass away after a short illness.
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