to pass away
Sterben oder das Leben verlassen.
To die (elevated, euphemistic form).
☞ Used as a euphemism to avoid the direct word 'to die'.
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Der alte König dahinschied im Kreise seiner Familie.— The old king passed away surrounded by his family.
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Er ist friedlich in seiner Wohnung dahingeschieden.— He passed away peacefully in his apartment.
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Viele Menschen dahinscheiden ohne Abschied zu nehmen.— Many people pass away without saying goodbye.
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