gestorben

died, dead

English translations

  1. 01

    died

  2. 02

    deceased

  3. 03

    passed away

Word details

German meaning
Nicht mehr am Leben; den Tod erfahren.
English meaning
Died
Synonym
verstorben, verschieden
German example
Mein Großvater ist letztes Jahr gestorben.
English example
My grandfather died last year.

Example sentences with “gestorben”

  1. Er ist gestern gestorben. (He died yesterday.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'gestorben' and 'verstorben'?

'Gestorben' is the past participle of 'sterben' (to die). 'Verstorben' is an adjective derived from the same root used to describe someone who is already dead.