sterbend
dying
Meaning of sterbend
kurz vor dem Tod oder kurz vor dem Ende stehend
about to die; coming to an end
Pronunciation
sterbend with English translation
sterbend usage examples
Der sterbende Hund braucht jetzt Ruhe.
The dying dog needs rest now.
Die sterbende Pflanze braucht Wasser.
The dying plant needs water.
sterbend synonyms
What's the difference between sterbend, lebensmüde, vergehend, todkrank, im Sterben liegend, sterben, sterblich, and tödlich
Usually means emotionally tired of life or no longer wanting to live; it describes a mental state rather than literal dying.
Means fading, declining, or passing away; it can describe life, strength, or something that gradually disappears.
Means terminally ill or so seriously ill that death is near or expected.
A direct description of someone who is in the process of dying; very close to the meaning of 'dying'.
The verb 'to die'; it names the process itself, not the adjective, but it is semantically very close.
Advanced: broader words
Means mortal or subject to death; it usually says that someone can die in general, not that they are dying now.
Means deadly or fatal; it describes something that can cause death, not a person who is dying.
Means dead; it refers to the state after death, not the process of dying.
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Questions about this word
What does sterbend mean?
about to die; coming to an end
How do you pronounce sterbend?
sterbend is pronounced [ˈʃtɛʁbənt].
How is sterbend used in a sentence?
The dying dog needs rest now. Translation: Der sterbende Hund braucht jetzt Ruhe.
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