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Absterben Translations, meanings and synonyms
"Absterben" is used as verb with the meaning of "to die off", "to wither" or "to perish".
Essential properties of "absterben"
Its most important properties are:
Properties
- Infinitive: absterben
- Simple past: starb ab
- Participle: abgestorben
irregularseparableintransitive
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.
Meanings of "absterben" + more translations, synonyms and antonyms
It has the meanings and uses detailed below:
1.) "To die off, especially for plants or body tissue"
- Definition: "To cease to live, to die, especially for plants or body parts."
- Translation(s): to die off, to wither, to perish, to necrotize
- Synonym(s): verwelken, eingehen, sterben
- Antonym(s): leben, gedeihen
- Related word(s): Tod, Sterben, Verwelken
📝 Some usage examples:
- Die Blätter beginnen im Herbst abzusterben.
- Nach dem Frost sind viele Pflanzen abgestorben.
- Das Gewebe kann durch die Krankheit absterben.
2.) "Loss of sensation or function, particularly in limbs"
- Definition: "To lose sensitivity or function, especially in limbs."
- Translation(s): to die off, to atrophy, to become numb, to necrotize
- Synonym(s): taub werden, gefühllos werden
- Antonym(s): fühlen, spüren
- Related word(s): Taubheit, Gefühllosigkeit
📝 Some usage examples:
- Bei Kälte können Finger absterben.
- Nach der Verletzung begann der Fuß abzusterben.
- Ohne Blutfluss kann das Gewebe absterben.