verstorben

deceased, late

English translations

  1. 01

    late

  2. 02

    deceased

  3. 03

    died

Word details

German meaning
Verstorben bedeutet, dass jemand gestorben ist; nicht mehr am Leben.
English meaning
deceased
Synonym
tot, verschieden
German example
Der verstorbene Künstler war sehr berühmt.
English example
The deceased artist was very famous.

Example sentences with “verstorben”

  1. Mein verstorbener Vater war Lehrer. (My late father was a teacher.)

Frequently asked questions

Is 'verstorben' more formal than 'tot'?

Yes, 'verstorben' is a respectful, formal way to say someone has died, whereas 'tot' (dead) is more direct and clinical.