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Sterben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Sterben" is used as verb with the meaning of "die", "pass away" or "perish".
Essential properties of "sterben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: sterben
- Simple past: starb
- Participle: gestorben
irregularintransitive
Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.
Meanings of "sterben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To cease living"
- Definition: "To cease living; to die."
- Translation(s): die, pass away, perish
- Synonym(s): verenden, ableben, verschieden
- Antonym(s): leben
- Related word(s): Tod, Sterblichkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Er ist gestern an einem Herzinfarkt gestorben.
- Viele Menschen sterben an Krankheiten, die vermeidbar sind.
- Im Winter sterben viele Tiere wegen der Kälte.
2.) "To disappear or cease to exist"
- Definition: "To disappear or cease to exist."
- Translation(s): die out, disappear, vanish, become extinct
- Synonym(s): untergehen, vergehen, verlöschen
- Antonym(s): bestehen
- Related word(s): Aussterben, Verlust
📝 Some usage examples:
- Viele Sprachen sterben aus, weil sie nicht mehr gesprochen werden.
- Alte Traditionen sterben oft mit den älteren Generationen aus.
- Die Glut des Feuers stirbt langsam aus.