Meaning 1formal; often in notices and official writing · 82%
To die, used in a formal or respectful style.
Natural examples
Der langjährige Vorsitzende ist im Alter von 84 Jahren verstorben.
At age 84, the longtime chair passed away.
Die Patientin verstarb wenige Tage nach der Operation.
The patient died a few days after the operation.
In der Mitteilung wurde bekannt gegeben, dass er zu Hause verstorben sei.
The notice stated that he had passed away at home.
Usage note
Versterben is more formal than sterben and often appears in obituaries or official notices. Its perfect uses sein.
Mini-lesson: versterben
To die, used in a formal or respectful style. Versterben is more formal than sterben and often appears in obituaries or official notices. Its perfect uses sein.
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