Ableben Translations, meanings and synonyms

"Ableben" is mainly used as verb meaning "to die", "to pass away" or "to decease". It is also used as noun.

Essential properties of "Ableben"

Its most important properties are:

Properties as Verb

  • Infinitive: ableben
  • Simple past: lebte ab
  • Participle: abgelebt

See full conjugation of ableben

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Note: These properties are not absolute. A transitive verb can be used intransitively and vice versa depending on context, and many verbs can be used reflexively even though they are not primarily reflexive.

Properties as Noun

  • Gender: neutral
  • Singular: das Ableben
  • Plural: die Ableben

Meanings of "Ableben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms

It has the meanings and uses detailed below:

1.) "To die (formal/literary)"

"Ableben", when used with this meaning, acts as verb.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Er ist gestern friedlich abgelebt.He peacefully passed away yesterday.
  2. Nach langer Krankheit ist sie schließlich abgelebt.After a long illness, she finally passed away.
  3. Viele Menschen leben im hohen Alter ab.Many people pass away at an old age.

2.) "The act of dying (formal)"

"Ableben", when used with this meaning, acts as noun.

📝 Some usage examples:
  1. Sein Ableben kam für alle überraschend.His demise came as a surprise to everyone.
  2. Das Ableben des Königs löste Trauer aus.The king's demise caused sorrow.
  3. Nach dem Ableben des Vaters übernahm der Sohn die Firma.After the father's demise, the son took over the company.
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