sterben

die

verb SHTER-ben Common

Usage Note

sterben is a strong verb (starb, gestorben) that takes sein in the perfect: ist gestorben. You die 'of' something with an plus dative, as in an Krebs sterben. The colloquial Ich sterbe vor Hunger means 'I'm starving', literally dying of hunger.

Examples

"Viele Menschen starben im Krieg."

Natural Translation

Many people died in the war.

Literal Translation

Many people died in the war.

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