to die
In den Zustand des Sterbens übergehen oder sterben.
To pass away or die.
☞ Often used metaphorically or colloquially.
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Manche alten Pflanzen sternten im harten Winter.— Some old plants died in the harsh winter.
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In der alten Legende sternte der mutige Held im Kampf.— In the old legend, the brave hero died in battle.