Sterben
Example: Viele Menschen sind im Krieg gestorben.
Definition
"Sterben" means to cease living or to die. It refers to the process of life ending, often in a natural or expected way, as in the phrase 'Viele Menschen sind im Krieg gestorben,' which means many people died in the war.
Etymology
The word "sterben" comes from Old High German 'sterban,' which traces back to the Proto-Germanic '*sterbaną,' meaning to die. Did you know? The root is connected to the English word 'starve,' reflecting ancient associations between dying and suffering from lack of sustenance.
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