umgekommen
perished; died (in an accident)
Word details
- German meaning
- Gestorben, oft durch einen Unfall oder eine Katastrophe; nicht mehr am Leben sein.
- English meaning
- Deceased, perished
- Synonym
- gestorben, verunglückt
- German example
- Viele Menschen sind bei dem Erdbeben umgekommen.
- English example
- Many people perished in the earthquake.
Related words
- umkommen
To die, to perish
Example sentences with “umgekommen”
Viele Menschen sind bei dem Unfall umgekommen. (Many people perished in the accident.)
Frequently asked questions
Is 'umkommen' formal?
It is standard, but usually used in the context of accidents or disasters rather than natural death.