VERB
sterben/ˈʃtɛʁbn̩/to die; to pass away
sterben is a German verb that means to die or to pass away. It is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁbn̩/. In conjugation, the simple past is "starb" and the past participle is "gestorben".
Definitions
1.to stop living; to die(life, biology)
a.to lose life (a person, animal, etc.)
Mein Großvater ist letztes Jahr gestorben.—My grandfather died last year.
2.to suffer intensely (from something); to feel something very strongly(figurative, emotion)
a.to suffer extremely (used with vor + noun)
Ich sterbe vor Angst.—I'm dying of fear.
Conjugation
| Infinitive | sterben |
|---|---|
| Present (ich) | sterbe |
| Present (du) | stirbst |
| Present (er/sie/es) | stirbt |
| Preterite (ich) | starb |
| Participle II | gestorben |
| Konjunktiv II (ich) | stürbe |
| Imperative (singular) | stirb |
| Imperative (plural) | sterbt |
| Auxiliary | sein |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "sterben" mean in English?
- "sterben" means to die or to pass away. It is a German verb.
- How do you pronounce "sterben"?
- "sterben" is pronounced /ˈʃtɛʁbn̩/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- What is the past participle of "sterben"?
- The past participle (Partizip II) of "sterben" is "gestorben", used with the auxiliary "sein".
- What is the simple past of "sterben"?
- In the simple past (Präteritum), "sterben" becomes "starb" in the first person singular.
- What part of speech is "sterben"?
- "sterben" is a verb in German.
